tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16834102788099124622018-11-17T02:19:04.918-08:00Vintage in a Modern WorldKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.comBlogger424125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1683410278809912462.post-29679090841043395682018-08-21T11:31:00.000-07:002018-08-21T11:31:33.366-07:00Old Bed Sheets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-whTzHfOW8Nw/W3HHSk8KSxI/AAAAAAAAE24/XV1KV76G0o8xaoVXTZfxlBV02DtckPaAQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0492.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1525" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-whTzHfOW8Nw/W3HHSk8KSxI/AAAAAAAAE24/XV1KV76G0o8xaoVXTZfxlBV02DtckPaAQCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0492.JPG" width="608" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Whew! It's been a hot summer for far!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Between the scorching temperatures and a heat-related flare-up of my cfs/me, I've been dressing up very little over the last few months. Even just existing is difficult in this heat. Did I mention I'm not a summer person?&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was scrolling back through my photos and I realized the last two times I got properly dressed and took outfit photos I was wearing bedsheets. I mean that literally. This fantastic dress and the skirt in the pictures below were both made from old bed sheets. While the Victorian era through to the 1930's are "my eras", I do love a funky 1960s/1970s floral print. Both fabrics are also thin cotton/poly blends that breath well and aren't too heavy in this oppressive heat.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HA5uepjrQ1w/W3HHS7v3AAI/AAAAAAAAE28/Eq0RuBuP8yU3K2_h_YIB5H53PWg32faswCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0497.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HA5uepjrQ1w/W3HHS7v3AAI/AAAAAAAAE28/Eq0RuBuP8yU3K2_h_YIB5H53PWg32faswCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0497.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YXemzpC8hgc/W3HHYqUMtII/AAAAAAAAE3A/0Pqa1dCXb8UJw05wWNVRDn4R31iOioqygCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0500.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1475" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YXemzpC8hgc/W3HHYqUMtII/AAAAAAAAE3A/0Pqa1dCXb8UJw05wWNVRDn4R31iOioqygCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0500.JPG" width="590" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SQkyZovayuI/W3HHZh28ctI/AAAAAAAAE3E/tXqvokNR_4we0p9zCqajmuW5sW1Pi3xxwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0511.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1477" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SQkyZovayuI/W3HHZh28ctI/AAAAAAAAE3E/tXqvokNR_4we0p9zCqajmuW5sW1Pi3xxwCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0511.JPG" width="590" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This summery dress was made from a <a href="http://www.festiveattyre.com/p/how-to-make-easy-italian-chemise.html" target="_blank">17th century chemise tutorial.</a>&nbsp;I shortened the sleeves (there wouldn't have been enough material for long sleeves anyways) and added elastic along the bottom to puff them out. This has been one of my go-to pieces this summer. It is so comfy and fun! I've paired the dress with a belt, boots, and some blue floral earrings.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The outfit below is also me-made. The blouse was made by me many years ago from some vintage fabric. The skirt is a true circle skirt with an elastic-belting waistband. I love using thick belt elastic for waistbands on full skirts. It's quick and easy to sew, plus it provides a very sturdy waistband that fits both snugly and comfortably.&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TMVKkVHqyGE/W3HHk-dxb2I/AAAAAAAAE3U/vGvvGnE5-uonjmUL_tCtAc_nZLMcCSdUACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0718.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TMVKkVHqyGE/W3HHk-dxb2I/AAAAAAAAE3U/vGvvGnE5-uonjmUL_tCtAc_nZLMcCSdUACLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0718.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-69nFlr64Edg/W3HHlf2lMOI/AAAAAAAAE3Y/_JTSRqIvD_AATjrGy0rPFNOFvLVwHMrogCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0720.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1425" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-69nFlr64Edg/W3HHlf2lMOI/AAAAAAAAE3Y/_JTSRqIvD_AATjrGy0rPFNOFvLVwHMrogCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0720.JPG" width="568" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's been a fairly uneventful summer. Mostly just me sitting around wishing it wasn't so hot and feeling awful. In my better moments, I've been working towards simplifying my life a bit more (using stuff up, reorganizing, decluttering, and finishing some long-standing projects). With my health issues I really am limited in terms of how much I can do in a day. I'm hoping by reworking things, everything will flow smoother and more efficiently allowing me to spend more of my limited time on things I love doing (like maybe some more youtube videos and sewing!). It's still a work in progress.&nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Currently I am nursing a sore hand/wrist (tweaked it while cleaning...)&nbsp; and wistfully thinking about fall.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anyone else longing for autumn? I am craving knit-wear, hot beverages, sweet apples, crisp air, and colourful leaves. *sigh* Only a few more weeks to go....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope everyone is having a good week,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's All.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1683410278809912462.post-50041644394830991402018-05-10T14:03:00.000-07:002018-05-10T14:03:35.726-07:001923 Jumper and Proper Undergarments (or lack there of...)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kJymNOd6tQE/WvSsqcXszDI/AAAAAAAAE14/ymGWeW-M0-Q2w8ULcfkldeFBYM-IpXMrACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0265.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1247" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kJymNOd6tQE/WvSsqcXszDI/AAAAAAAAE14/ymGWeW-M0-Q2w8ULcfkldeFBYM-IpXMrACLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0265.JPG" width="498" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Outfits have been ... um.... "interesting" this month. Our washing machine broke about a month and a half ago and the replacement machine arrived damaged. It has taken over a month to get a replacement (argh!), so my outfits have gotten more "creative" as the month has gone by...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">However, I just finished knitting myself a new sweater so at least I managed one cute outfit this week! This sweater was from a 1923 pattern and knit in one of the softest yarns I have ever felt. It's glorious. I paired it with a me-made skirt and a pair of 1920's style heels.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">At a risk of TMI: I'm not wearing a bra with this sweater and wow does it make a difference! Instead of wearing a modern bra, I just wore a fitted cami underneath the sweater. The change in silhouette is major and the sweater looks a lot more flattering. If you can avoid wearing a bra (or wear something more compressing like a sports-bra), it makes 1920's clothing fit much better! I'm surprised it took me so long to figure this out since I was already aware of how undergarments do have a major impact on how clothing fits. Vintage/antique style undergarments are shaped very differently and very much alter the final silhouette of a look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-beD5xoZ_EUM/WvSsrSbz4_I/AAAAAAAAE18/GdLTMwoSJS0ytsxnOvmDOGuUlaEAszX3QCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0271.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1284" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-beD5xoZ_EUM/WvSsrSbz4_I/AAAAAAAAE18/GdLTMwoSJS0ytsxnOvmDOGuUlaEAszX3QCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0271.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UexbFjfcyjs/WvSsmiHmzgI/AAAAAAAAE10/bmDiYqOmmmQWvoPcKsWUpudnVPQTXXPCgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0228%2B%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1298" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UexbFjfcyjs/WvSsmiHmzgI/AAAAAAAAE10/bmDiYqOmmmQWvoPcKsWUpudnVPQTXXPCgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0228%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="518" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is the original pattern illustration:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QDGgIkakEro/WvStJeSJtcI/AAAAAAAAE2Y/bI_cQHI25kcz3B5Wu1SlgT1nYVK1oqSwwCLcBGAs/s1600/Untitled-1_medium.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="477" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QDGgIkakEro/WvStJeSJtcI/AAAAAAAAE2Y/bI_cQHI25kcz3B5Wu1SlgT1nYVK1oqSwwCLcBGAs/s400/Untitled-1_medium.jpg" width="381" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Nothing much else new to report. I've spent most of the last month going to doctors appointments, which have all turned out fairly well. I'm starting some new supplements and medications to hopefully further improve my health, but I have already seen slight improvements with some of the changes I've already made. I've also made a lot of soap. Soap making is fun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Overall, things have been pretty good. I'm finally starting to make some slow but steady progress on a number of life fronts, and am hopeful about this continuing. I may even finally be able to get my Etsy shop whipped back into shape! (Oh my poor little neglected shop...)&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope everyone is having a good week,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's All.</div><br />Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1683410278809912462.post-18295893099341137392018-03-19T16:36:00.000-07:002018-03-19T16:36:11.344-07:00Shawl Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-07LfRZiSyjs/WrAhkNvoAtI/AAAAAAAAE1M/JLd1rGnsC9YdlxTDIQkCnxMrX0ygnxvEACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_1083.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1274" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-07LfRZiSyjs/WrAhkNvoAtI/AAAAAAAAE1M/JLd1rGnsC9YdlxTDIQkCnxMrX0ygnxvEACLcBGAs/s640/DSC_1083.JPG" width="508" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Whhaaaattt?! Two blogs posts within a few weeks? Yes, I know it's shocking. Haha, I've been terrible at updating lately but I'm trying to get back into the swing of things.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These photos were mainly taken for my Ravelry so I would have better photos of the shawl I finished for Christmas, but I thought they were cute enough to share here too. The skirt I am wearing is me-made and the shawl was knit from the Haruni shawl pattern (it's a <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/haruni" target="_blank">free pattern on Ravelry</a>). I always have a hard time pairing this skirt with anything but black, so I was super excited when I realized I could now also pair it with my Haruni shawl.&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PLJx_oNULSw/WrAhjDR09gI/AAAAAAAAE1E/zt3SNlXS678jjR3UDyO-siuqTdIMP_XmgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_1084.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1139" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PLJx_oNULSw/WrAhjDR09gI/AAAAAAAAE1E/zt3SNlXS678jjR3UDyO-siuqTdIMP_XmgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_1084.JPG" width="454" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-APZjgUQwM1M/WrAhr8_gQjI/AAAAAAAAE1Q/fBYsxz_fNh4V0qORtcui9W5pvWca9KjqwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_1096.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1363" data-original-width="1600" height="544" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-APZjgUQwM1M/WrAhr8_gQjI/AAAAAAAAE1Q/fBYsxz_fNh4V0qORtcui9W5pvWca9KjqwCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_1096.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZuRWEXW1-YE/WrAhsSIFZSI/AAAAAAAAE1U/-zuwJYkdYLMy0YXlG59enOZN_QYrKnGQgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_1101.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1333" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZuRWEXW1-YE/WrAhsSIFZSI/AAAAAAAAE1U/-zuwJYkdYLMy0YXlG59enOZN_QYrKnGQgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_1101.JPG" width="532" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's going to be a long couple weeks of medical appointments, so I've been distracting myself with lots of knitting. All the appointments are fairly routine but there is quite a few of them and going to a hospital is always a bit nerve wracking. I started a new lace shawl to keep me occupied and am thinking about also casting on a new 1930's sweater.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope everyone is having a great week!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's All.</div><br />Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1683410278809912462.post-10066091366244076672018-03-04T18:40:00.000-08:002018-03-04T18:40:07.409-08:00Out and About<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pXxXL8cOmGw/WpxndlIbvCI/AAAAAAAAE0M/gFXi_KstWXUiXJi5jQrcs9cZpzheCWhogCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0679.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1196" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pXxXL8cOmGw/WpxndlIbvCI/AAAAAAAAE0M/gFXi_KstWXUiXJi5jQrcs9cZpzheCWhogCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0679.JPG" width="478" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hello everyone! I'm back with another outfit post. I've been making more of an effort to get dressed up on the few occasions I'm outside. I've been dealing with a bit of a cfs/me flare-up, so lately most of my time has been spent inside the house (at least I have some fun new pajamas to wear!). When I do get out for a bit, I'm trying to make the most of it! For Sunday coffee, I decided to go with a late 1910's / early 1920's look. This is the kind of vintage look that I feel doesn't look particularly "vintage" despite the fact that the sweater was knit from a 1918 pattern. The skirt was made-by-me, and I paired it with my faithful ol' boots and beret.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KSjqAJs2i4M/WpxnaFRtZ_I/AAAAAAAAEz8/2owVPutf5dIq_Rn4T3Nd_nzvsqrYxhp8gCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0667.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1326" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KSjqAJs2i4M/WpxnaFRtZ_I/AAAAAAAAEz8/2owVPutf5dIq_Rn4T3Nd_nzvsqrYxhp8gCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0667.JPG" width="530" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XzJSG8BHbLI/WpxnbOB_nyI/AAAAAAAAE0E/euL0l0RYeg0ZStTdLjRdYxHdAFrLGgBlwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0678.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1201" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XzJSG8BHbLI/WpxnbOB_nyI/AAAAAAAAE0E/euL0l0RYeg0ZStTdLjRdYxHdAFrLGgBlwCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0678.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"It's so cold out here! Can I go inside yet?!"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here is the inspiration for my outfit:&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E0uR-2nGmLA/WpxncStcAcI/AAAAAAAAE0I/hu18e43iA9gIY3uiojuvfgofSr-B3dwVwCLcBGAs/s1600/ea04e3304ae582af3fae9ed6c0244ca2%2Bme.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="797" data-original-width="564" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E0uR-2nGmLA/WpxncStcAcI/AAAAAAAAE0I/hu18e43iA9gIY3uiojuvfgofSr-B3dwVwCLcBGAs/s640/ea04e3304ae582af3fae9ed6c0244ca2%2Bme.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Tehehe. It always amuses me to edit myself into the catalog pages to see how well I would fit. My hat really should have been pulled down over my forehead instead of pushed back, but overall I think I did ok!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3h1gqzk8d4w/Wpx2XFm9uZI/AAAAAAAAE0k/s6GlbLIs49UVnwDSe7lM1hXoEeskoqxLQCLcBGAs/s1600/emilykitschgirlreporter1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="795" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3h1gqzk8d4w/Wpx2XFm9uZI/AAAAAAAAE0k/s6GlbLIs49UVnwDSe7lM1hXoEeskoqxLQCLcBGAs/s400/emilykitschgirlreporter1.jpg" width="388" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">In other news, my Etsy shop was featured on the wonderful blog "The Pretty and the Kitsch" a couple months back and I just realized I completely forgot to link to the post here. I did a full interview about my shop, sewing, my sources of inspiration, etc. You can check out the post <a href="https://theprettyandthekitsch.wordpress.com/2018/01/01/interview-with-kate-of-phonograph-fashions/" target="_blank">here</a> but I would recommend also checking out the rest of Emily's wonderful blog while you are there! If you are plus size, she recently did a <a href="https://theprettyandthekitsch.wordpress.com/2018/02/11/plus-size-vintage-sewing-fashion-resources-3/" target="_blank">great roundup of vintage sewing and fashion resources </a>(including my shop!).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Speaking on my shop, expect a big update/overhaul in about a month or two. I was hoping to get a bunch of new listings up last month, but health-wise I haven't been the best. My wonderful friend Britt has offered to come over and help with my inventory/reorganization, which has to be done before I can work on sewing, which is so generous of her. With her help, I should be able to get everything back on track and finally get some new listings up! I have some new evening gown designs I want to try but I'm also planning on focusing more on lounge-wear. I wear a lot of lounge-wear at the moment and would love to be able to offer more vintage-inspired pieces for people like me who can't always dress-to-the-nines!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zmV36I3fB7w/Wpx2XcgnOAI/AAAAAAAAE0o/8INOxgvzjQYcN_p6IyB4588Hq81Ebu5OQCLcBGAs/s1600/112.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="812" data-original-width="1412" height="368" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zmV36I3fB7w/Wpx2XcgnOAI/AAAAAAAAE0o/8INOxgvzjQYcN_p6IyB4588Hq81Ebu5OQCLcBGAs/s640/112.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">My YouTube channel was also recently was featured on Karolina Żebrowska's video "30+ Vintage Youtubers You Should Watch". I was so thrilled to be featured and it was great finding a few new channels to add to my subscription list (although I'm already terribly behind on my YouTube viewing!). I was going to embed the video here, but she listed even more in the description so I've just linked it <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=albFvXRhor4&amp;t=226s" target="_blank">here </a>so you can get the full list.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope everyone is having a great week!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">That's All.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1683410278809912462.post-36488178762972398032018-02-01T17:26:00.000-08:002018-02-01T17:26:44.021-08:00Baby, it's cold outside!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_mWcm8IEGrA/WnO09_k_YrI/AAAAAAAAEy0/ZbaPgti32OoYZliBm0EIr2hu127Tn4NsQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0216.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="638" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_mWcm8IEGrA/WnO09_k_YrI/AAAAAAAAEy0/ZbaPgti32OoYZliBm0EIr2hu127Tn4NsQCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0216.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Why, hello there! It's been a while.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I feel like I haven't blogged in forever. There's been a number of reasons for that (fatigue, terrible weather for photo-taking, lack of time or motivation, etc) but I didn't really realize how much I missed taking outfit photos until today! I'd forgotten how much I enjoy playing around with my camera, and having my bff snapping the pictures and making me laugh certainly upped the fun level.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But golly, it was cold outside!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been rather lax in my dressing lately, so I decided a theme was needed. I flipped through Eaton's Fall and Winter Catalogue 1920-21 for inspiration, and attempted an outfit similar to those that could have been purchased through the catalog.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are my inspiration images:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HoxQguBmkBg/WnO1G_3OLtI/AAAAAAAAEzQ/TdYe_Vt41uwCv-SwYCMAZPXz7-0Vvwc7ACLcBGAs/s1600/eatons19202100eatouoft_0061.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="936" data-original-width="704" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HoxQguBmkBg/WnO1G_3OLtI/AAAAAAAAEzQ/TdYe_Vt41uwCv-SwYCMAZPXz7-0Vvwc7ACLcBGAs/s640/eatons19202100eatouoft_0061.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p-3bUJ5-8QU/WnO1IYUE1YI/AAAAAAAAEzc/VVAd1CVfHdIPL_Fs4kLzhRj4AYREZstNgCLcBGAs/s1600/eatons19202100eatouoft_0078.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="936" data-original-width="704" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p-3bUJ5-8QU/WnO1IYUE1YI/AAAAAAAAEzc/VVAd1CVfHdIPL_Fs4kLzhRj4AYREZstNgCLcBGAs/s640/eatons19202100eatouoft_0078.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FgjDOpVeT8c/WnO1J3BNCHI/AAAAAAAAEzg/dMcQLIOW5bAcM2ZLnuYFdqS9_MY2DrmHwCLcBGAs/s1600/eatons19202100eatouoft_0127%2B%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1203" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FgjDOpVeT8c/WnO1J3BNCHI/AAAAAAAAEzg/dMcQLIOW5bAcM2ZLnuYFdqS9_MY2DrmHwCLcBGAs/s640/eatons19202100eatouoft_0127%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here is what I came up with:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IglS1T9Yyzo/WnO0-S0KoHI/AAAAAAAAEy4/CJ7lZPtbTIATC6sFOKsyzQ0fllfVXkGZgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0218.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IglS1T9Yyzo/WnO0-S0KoHI/AAAAAAAAEy4/CJ7lZPtbTIATC6sFOKsyzQ0fllfVXkGZgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0218.JPG" width="638" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d6vHFHva3uI/WnO0-dGZDgI/AAAAAAAAEy8/tSJNLATMkg07kWMMCHxw5FpzCOB1tllbgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0232.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d6vHFHva3uI/WnO0-dGZDgI/AAAAAAAAEy8/tSJNLATMkg07kWMMCHxw5FpzCOB1tllbgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0232.JPG" width="638" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6XzLjcUJnEA/WnO1C-T2EdI/AAAAAAAAEzI/ZhrW8SVu7xwWIlblfE6smxAW5JetTKAywCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0271.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6XzLjcUJnEA/WnO1C-T2EdI/AAAAAAAAEzI/ZhrW8SVu7xwWIlblfE6smxAW5JetTKAywCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0271.JPG" width="638" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The faux fur coat is a vintage piece, as is the clutch. My boots were purchased many years ago at Soft-Moc, and my gloves are from a small boutique that sadly is no longer around.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cKN4Er5dpvk/WnO1BWbx3DI/AAAAAAAAEzE/651yadf-_VYZobm_4vr3ZPLssDVJQ2AXgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0310.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1591" data-original-width="1591" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cKN4Er5dpvk/WnO1BWbx3DI/AAAAAAAAEzE/651yadf-_VYZobm_4vr3ZPLssDVJQ2AXgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0310.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HPEJDkVwaZ0/WnO1ElCicaI/AAAAAAAAEzM/gLDjcr9aiBcJLvN5xSU91vcTMfolDqDMQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0317.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HPEJDkVwaZ0/WnO1ElCicaI/AAAAAAAAEzM/gLDjcr9aiBcJLvN5xSU91vcTMfolDqDMQCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0317.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp; The hat was purchased from a dollar-store, with the intention to refashion it into something a bit more vintage. I cut the brim down (finishing the raw edges with bias tape) and added a scarf&nbsp;+ vintage brooch. The earrings are also me-made from some pendants from a craft-store.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1brhJUvsX7Q/WnO1G_tZFKI/AAAAAAAAEzU/3R-s33sTQ0kBhLuPqil-Y4FN6z1m4JQQACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0324.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1brhJUvsX7Q/WnO1G_tZFKI/AAAAAAAAEzU/3R-s33sTQ0kBhLuPqil-Y4FN6z1m4JQQACLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0324.JPG" width="638" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">For a dress, I went with a brown velvet dress (refashioned from a velvet pant-suit) with a turquoise ribbon worn as a belt. While "1920's dresses" usually make one think of dropped waists, from the catalog images you can see that in the early 1920's a higher, natural waist-line was still quite popular.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(It was so cold taking these photos! Did I mention it was cold?!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N-p5kfA2TVs/WnO1HbhqUuI/AAAAAAAAEzY/w4QJmpjpqaE05SsTNFDX12lgueB1sJi6gCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0371.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N-p5kfA2TVs/WnO1HbhqUuI/AAAAAAAAEzY/w4QJmpjpqaE05SsTNFDX12lgueB1sJi6gCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0371.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wish I had some news to report or something interesting to talk about, but basically my life for the last month has just been a marathon of doctors appointments which are sadly quite routine for me now. Hopefully in the next month or two I will have time/energy for something more exciting.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope everyone is staying cosy and warm this winter. In that theme, I will leave you with a picture of the egg-cosy I knit a few weeks ago:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kVhUZgIfk58/Wmp8R7RJcbI/AAAAAAAAEx8/LCM_7kYZ3_46HCrNIPT3HqZbKWrGJvcbwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0027.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1406" data-original-width="1371" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kVhUZgIfk58/Wmp8R7RJcbI/AAAAAAAAEx8/LCM_7kYZ3_46HCrNIPT3HqZbKWrGJvcbwCLcBGAs/s320/DSC_0027.JPG" width="312" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's All.</div><br />Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1683410278809912462.post-71691089921871235042017-11-07T13:23:00.002-08:002017-11-07T13:23:58.006-08:00Halloween Costumes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh boy, it's been a busy few weeks! I finally managed to get a few minutes today to look through and edit the photos from Halloween. I had planned on posting these about a week ago, but better late than never! I had technically had three different costumes this year: one for a Halloween party, one for Halloween day, and then a third for handing out candy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><b><br /></b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><b>First Costume: The Night Sky</b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was a last minute costume for a party I attended the weekend before Halloween. I made a super quick cape and star crown, and threw it together with "starry" pieces from my wardrobe to complete the look. It was raining that night so a) I didn't get proper photos and b) my hair turned out a bit of a disaster. I quite liked the concept of this costume though, so it may be enhanced and re-worked for a future Halloween.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MPDnAsUhHSQ/WgIP9iIoHHI/AAAAAAAAEwE/eByjWAFI_EoYmKFarnbK0MFSdacM8JLAwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0868.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1243" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MPDnAsUhHSQ/WgIP9iIoHHI/AAAAAAAAEwE/eByjWAFI_EoYmKFarnbK0MFSdacM8JLAwCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0868.JPG" width="496" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0OQbGs5Yb9M/WgIP7O_Mj7I/AAAAAAAAEv4/XMnzFS2Tx3cT3QY6h91oPiXcIXSG1VvBACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0841.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1251" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0OQbGs5Yb9M/WgIP7O_Mj7I/AAAAAAAAEv4/XMnzFS2Tx3cT3QY6h91oPiXcIXSG1VvBACLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0841.JPG" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0-mDDi_SdKk/WgIQBZKE1QI/AAAAAAAAEwM/Py18MLkoPmsQR1gsRZjP-Zk7090-EMPhQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0883.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1591" data-original-width="1600" height="636" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0-mDDi_SdKk/WgIQBZKE1QI/AAAAAAAAEwM/Py18MLkoPmsQR1gsRZjP-Zk7090-EMPhQCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0883.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jJ67Pq3A8zs/WgIQCKGZy_I/AAAAAAAAEwQ/J6SGgA_3noMRPiZIneglpVetBMrhc6C1ACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0887.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1565" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jJ67Pq3A8zs/WgIQCKGZy_I/AAAAAAAAEwQ/J6SGgA_3noMRPiZIneglpVetBMrhc6C1ACLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0887.JPG" width="626" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bt5fKQwysG4/WgIQENBYG_I/AAAAAAAAEwU/yAX57vlX75Qj3u_LpHCveGiDPZg7I8AyACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0888.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1462" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bt5fKQwysG4/WgIQENBYG_I/AAAAAAAAEwU/yAX57vlX75Qj3u_LpHCveGiDPZg7I8AyACLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0888.JPG" width="584" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dOc6NFt3dSk/WgIbzySJ_vI/AAAAAAAAEw4/erDtUpSf_3AzM-p2KovRLys7fEbCnkFxACLcBGAs/s1600/23155203_10155090554864290_290728830610495261_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dOc6NFt3dSk/WgIbzySJ_vI/AAAAAAAAEw4/erDtUpSf_3AzM-p2KovRLys7fEbCnkFxACLcBGAs/s640/23155203_10155090554864290_290728830610495261_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u>Second Costume: Forest Princess</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;I'm calling this one my "forest princess" costume for lack of a better name. There are plans to add some special effects to the photos so I may turn into more of a fairy or something magical, but for now "forest princess" is a more accurate description. I definitely felt like a Disney character, albeit perhaps more of an evil step-sister than a heroine. The dress is a vintage one, which I've paired with a real corset to give it a bit more shape. Instead of a crown, I opted for a glittery headpiece of green leaves and baubles. I was also too lazy to curl my real hair, so I used it as an excuse to wear one of my many costume wigs that I use for photo-shoots. This one looked like 1920's style ringlets on the package photo, but in reality it's huge! Not really appropriate for it's intended purpose but it made a great vaguely 18th century wig when pinned up.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RUQRQIWeXXo/WgIeJ_3LRGI/AAAAAAAAExE/kCdOKPsIZP03usb2Ce_FH3IEwzjPoQWDwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_1011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1109" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RUQRQIWeXXo/WgIeJ_3LRGI/AAAAAAAAExE/kCdOKPsIZP03usb2Ce_FH3IEwzjPoQWDwCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_1011.JPG" width="443" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4jaV9b6q_c8/WgIeLJNzVAI/AAAAAAAAExI/q0eBjbTAT1E9oxRxUQhuoHnVZ0fJvhFtgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_1062.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1144" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4jaV9b6q_c8/WgIeLJNzVAI/AAAAAAAAExI/q0eBjbTAT1E9oxRxUQhuoHnVZ0fJvhFtgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_1062.JPG" width="456" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5ITU0vBGb5E/WgIfQ9ocy9I/AAAAAAAAExQ/j1GOLtkY62Q_OLGr8H9AqdH9i_60zzccwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_1170.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5ITU0vBGb5E/WgIfQ9ocy9I/AAAAAAAAExQ/j1GOLtkY62Q_OLGr8H9AqdH9i_60zzccwCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_1170.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9eDYPf1DZC0/WgIQJCglRPI/AAAAAAAAEwY/LDV51L7Thds19whbmRPq91Zw5ub65euwgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_1099%2B%25282%2529%2Bskirt%2Bfixed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9eDYPf1DZC0/WgIQJCglRPI/AAAAAAAAEwY/LDV51L7Thds19whbmRPq91Zw5ub65euwgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_1099%2B%25282%2529%2Bskirt%2Bfixed.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wr21DenXeC4/WgIQKioCjuI/AAAAAAAAEwc/D8ShcDHZ1qow-wk7EqqjrR88y1CqMUwBgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0978.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1218" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wr21DenXeC4/WgIQKioCjuI/AAAAAAAAEwc/D8ShcDHZ1qow-wk7EqqjrR88y1CqMUwBgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0978.JPG" width="486" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Every princess needs a animal familiar!</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9eDYPf1DZC0/WgIQJCglRPI/AAAAAAAAEwY/LDV51L7Thds19whbmRPq91Zw5ub65euwgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_1099%2B%25282%2529%2Bskirt%2Bfixed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-op_l6DeLBtY/WgIQTYcWYfI/AAAAAAAAEwk/wKkgRjIqpgc60s2AdRg2K0EZzo7UX4KWwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_1232%2B%25283%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1030" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-op_l6DeLBtY/WgIQTYcWYfI/AAAAAAAAEwk/wKkgRjIqpgc60s2AdRg2K0EZzo7UX4KWwCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_1232%2B%25283%2529.JPG" width="412" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u>Costume #3: Knitting Unicorn</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;I was planning on wearing my princess costume all night, but after several hours in it I decided perhaps it wasn't the comfiest nor the most practical outfit. I took inspiration from Britt's fox costume and hopped into my Unicorn onesie for the rest of the night. It was definitely the best choice for knitting, movie watching, and handing out candy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jeIYAaB_U-s/WgIQPd1M2JI/AAAAAAAAEwg/FH_2BHWPt2seu97avNuYMxpf0UAPFHszgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_1382%2B%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1496" data-original-width="1496" height="398" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jeIYAaB_U-s/WgIQPd1M2JI/AAAAAAAAEwg/FH_2BHWPt2seu97avNuYMxpf0UAPFHszgCLcBGAs/s400/DSC_1382%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And those were all my costume for this year! Hopefully I will get more time soon for more proper blogging and such.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope everyone is having a great week,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's All.&nbsp;</div>Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1683410278809912462.post-80288687116014931762017-10-18T16:09:00.000-07:002017-10-18T16:09:37.974-07:00Autumn Colours<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cVaJzcSln50/WefUAqHDRYI/AAAAAAAAEvM/rOdLuOhugEw8tyKAlMqC-i90FIiQmOKoACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0704.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1404" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cVaJzcSln50/WefUAqHDRYI/AAAAAAAAEvM/rOdLuOhugEw8tyKAlMqC-i90FIiQmOKoACLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0704.JPG" width="560" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Whew! It's been an exhausting couple of weeks! Between a quick trip to the cottage to check out the autumn colour, birthdays, weddings, doctors visits, video filming, plus a whole lot of other things, I am utterly shattered. I've luckily managed to schedule myself a couple slower days to rest up. (The sofa and I are going to be spending some quality time together!) However, I still have a bunch of editing to get done on Britt's wedding video so I can be idle but productive at the same time.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Speaking of being productive, I recently finished another "3-hour sweater". This is my 5th time using this pattern and this time I've modified it into a cardigan. I love this sweater so much! The yarn I used has a subtle copper shimmery fiber running throughout it, which I've complemented with a very shimmery copper yarn along the yoke.&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7IUwMHJRTSA/WefUAQOQlfI/AAAAAAAAEvI/vKqwrSWBgoosMCLmmWp5ijzPedcU81QegCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0713.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1254" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7IUwMHJRTSA/WefUAQOQlfI/AAAAAAAAEvI/vKqwrSWBgoosMCLmmWp5ijzPedcU81QegCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0713.JPG" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For my regular weekly coffee with Britt, I wore my new sweater with a pair of high-waisted trousers (from an Etsy shop that sadly no longer exists), brown brogues, and a brown tank top. The necklace I'm wearing is actually made from&nbsp;petrified wood (i.e.&nbsp;fossilized tree remains). Isn't that cool?!&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4VkJA_jDYck/WefT-4H2xgI/AAAAAAAAEvE/PmiJIoraMfAMkLTvt32M9lNWXIthKKLHwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0723.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1600" height="574" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4VkJA_jDYck/WefT-4H2xgI/AAAAAAAAEvE/PmiJIoraMfAMkLTvt32M9lNWXIthKKLHwCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0723.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cFiL6cJMZbM/WefUDC0vNkI/AAAAAAAAEvQ/yL2q16HvgygzmOuMYdyxKjNEKdvabxMxwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0734.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1551" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cFiL6cJMZbM/WefUDC0vNkI/AAAAAAAAEvQ/yL2q16HvgygzmOuMYdyxKjNEKdvabxMxwCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0734.JPG" width="620" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qho0tlDQu9E/WefUDvqPnaI/AAAAAAAAEvU/sRpvJGBdvuQFmW1tQeDQ4beSaqRyG9xaACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0735.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1429" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qho0tlDQu9E/WefUDvqPnaI/AAAAAAAAEvU/sRpvJGBdvuQFmW1tQeDQ4beSaqRyG9xaACLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0735.JPG" width="570" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes, I'm wearing camo unicorn socks with my brogues... They were a present from Britt and her new husband Tommy (he was in the military, hence the camo was fitting).&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On a completely unrelated note, after receiving a rather large unexpected bill, I feel the need to warn others against using FedEx. I ordered some makeup-making supplies over a month ago, and while I love the supplies, my experience with the shipping was awful. Firstly, FedEx claimed they couldn't find my house and that I had provided them with the wrong address (we literally saw them drive right in front of the house). Then a month after receiving my package, I was sent a bill for $45. I had already paid almost $30 in shipping initially and was not expecting this wallop at all! I understand paying custom fees, but the duty on the parcel was $0.27 plus taxes around $12. The rest of the fees were from FedEx and seem to be standard for them to charge. Having never shipped with them before, I had no idea there were all these extra "standard" fees that were not mentioned initially and would be later charged. The package was a small one and all these extra charges are costing me more than the actual package was worth! I contacted FedEx but they basically shrugged and said if the customs fees were calculated wrong they see what they could do but the other fees were just the way it is. Long story short: when ordering online, check who is shipping the package. I order online all the time and have never had such an awful experience with any other postal service.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--PkYnq6sU7c/WefU36OJAWI/AAAAAAAAEvg/9OzF5zXJWkczlW5nUcQrH1GroxfZsuNwACLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN7413.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--PkYnq6sU7c/WefU36OJAWI/AAAAAAAAEvg/9OzF5zXJWkczlW5nUcQrH1GroxfZsuNwACLcBGAs/s640/DSCN7413.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ok, rant over. Let's take a deep breath and look at the pretty leaves... ⇑</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To end on a happier note, here is the video I filmed with Britt in case you haven't seen it. We went on a day-trip to visit an antique carousel, plus wandered around a cute small town.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DbI8j4oq-9Q" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Well, I feel I should write more as I definitely have more news and things to share, but that will have to do for now. As I said before, I'm exhausted!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">That's All.</div>Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1683410278809912462.post-48232990027794052052017-09-21T11:07:00.000-07:002017-09-21T11:07:02.181-07:00Bridesmaid<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N3u3en-3M_M/WcP8LPQjMtI/AAAAAAAAEuo/XBkjJtVG56MRbws2_6z5Woj0yYM-86CHwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0674.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1399" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N3u3en-3M_M/WcP8LPQjMtI/AAAAAAAAEuo/XBkjJtVG56MRbws2_6z5Woj0yYM-86CHwCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0674.JPG" width="558" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last weekend was the wedding of my best friend, Britt, and I was a bridesmaid! When it came to picking out the bridesmaid dresses, I offered my sewing services to create us something one-of-a-kind. There were a few design ideas kicked around, but in the end we decided to go with this design inspired by a 1919 Vionnet dress. Britt's colour scheme was shades of blue, so we went with a royal blue material with black hems+belt. I love this dress so much!! I am going to be making a few for the shop (in different material), since it's just such a pretty and flattering style.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'll post more about the wedding once we get the official photos back, but for now here are some photos I took of the dress after the wedding. I tried really hard to smile in the photos but I was pretty exhausted by that point. It was a lovely but very long day. Time to sleep for a week!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KQfsNnJpdN4/WcP8vEE9yiI/AAAAAAAAEuw/O4J7WyWRMacm8LDI9J_HS6kaHUcPGukUgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0621.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1236" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KQfsNnJpdN4/WcP8vEE9yiI/AAAAAAAAEuw/O4J7WyWRMacm8LDI9J_HS6kaHUcPGukUgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0621.JPG" width="494" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_ynu--9aidU/WcP8oRUiZBI/AAAAAAAAEus/MpAlDYu6Kc0h000FHz-9Tzqdc8YN9uEIgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0640%2B%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_ynu--9aidU/WcP8oRUiZBI/AAAAAAAAEus/MpAlDYu6Kc0h000FHz-9Tzqdc8YN9uEIgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0640%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="638" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gsfnu5uw3Mw/WcP8vWY-RbI/AAAAAAAAEu0/3SNOZ-YOT78mxT5kh4_kdLxCEZBBSzbpACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0623.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1283" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gsfnu5uw3Mw/WcP8vWY-RbI/AAAAAAAAEu0/3SNOZ-YOT78mxT5kh4_kdLxCEZBBSzbpACLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0623.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gQxNbltFLFc/WcP8Kv_50aI/AAAAAAAAEuk/OgrZeN5hqTIMB6qi7kQFf_IS60NHzuPxQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0675.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1096" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gQxNbltFLFc/WcP8Kv_50aI/AAAAAAAAEuk/OgrZeN5hqTIMB6qi7kQFf_IS60NHzuPxQCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0675.JPG" width="438" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_qaCMw-Ge9s" width="560"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;That's All.</div>Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1683410278809912462.post-29202052610151214032017-09-03T13:31:00.000-07:002017-09-03T13:31:23.524-07:00Almost Autumn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8acOsPSoPlg/WasuoBsZvUI/AAAAAAAAEuU/c9ns9TxB0UYRfpNx139n_uQY-RoGcfF3wCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0561.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1428" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8acOsPSoPlg/WasuoBsZvUI/AAAAAAAAEuU/c9ns9TxB0UYRfpNx139n_uQY-RoGcfF3wCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0561.JPG" width="570" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hello everyone! Long time no see. Last month was not the best health month for me and I haven't been around the ol' interwebs as much as normal. Just the last couple days have been a bit better energy-wise, so I'm enjoying it while I can. My best friend's wedding is coming up soon and I'm certain I will absolutely shattered after that!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just passed my final driving test and am now a fully licensed driver! (Ontario has a graduated license system meaning you have to take a written test plus two different driving tests over a few years before you are fully licensed. I've technically been able to drive for many years, just not alone on some of the major highways). To celebrate, my parents took me to Cobourg. It was a lovely afternoon of driving in the beautiful countryside and sipping lattes in a quirky independent coffee shop.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I haven't dressed up in ages. When I'm not feeling well, dressing up is just too much effort and thus doesn't happen. But I don't feel like myself in normal clothes, so I took the opportunity today to put on something vintage-inspired. I wore my me-made grey-wool skirt, hand-knitted 3-hour sweater plus a matching hat from a 1930's pattern, and a necklace/earring set I made a few years ago. I also brought along a shawl (which you can see off to the side in the photos) as it was a touch cool out when we left. &nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d9hVkAtKUwo/WasdUtneJ2I/AAAAAAAAEtw/dS3tPUOrK5sk67r5fLSb4_JStib0JtjMQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0562.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1459" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d9hVkAtKUwo/WasdUtneJ2I/AAAAAAAAEtw/dS3tPUOrK5sk67r5fLSb4_JStib0JtjMQCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0562.JPG" width="582" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IpklDFTOYps/WasdaxdkImI/AAAAAAAAEuA/ASQOTSJdpZsYbkmFijJznyjOKboGr7CBgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0566.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1589" data-original-width="1600" height="634" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IpklDFTOYps/WasdaxdkImI/AAAAAAAAEuA/ASQOTSJdpZsYbkmFijJznyjOKboGr7CBgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0566.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fv1UHE9f31I/WasdbReFFgI/AAAAAAAAEuE/gQeAj00l2_w5qReJCUJp8_fqDv1HyzHAwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0585.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1492" data-original-width="1600" height="596" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fv1UHE9f31I/WasdbReFFgI/AAAAAAAAEuE/gQeAj00l2_w5qReJCUJp8_fqDv1HyzHAwCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0585.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FEPnzkYaaMQ/WasdaaJC28I/AAAAAAAAEt8/6rL7IR5-zTUwMIiikbaf4lb631f_V4TEgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0592.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1160" data-original-width="1600" height="460" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FEPnzkYaaMQ/WasdaaJC28I/AAAAAAAAEt8/6rL7IR5-zTUwMIiikbaf4lb631f_V4TEgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0592.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am so happy autumn is soon arriving. Bring on the wool and knitwear!!!!! I've just cast on yet another 3-hour sweater (this makes #5), because I may have gone to the yarn store after passing my test and may have been overwhelmed by the yarn fumes and may have succumb to buying even more yarn... Celebratory yarn purchases are hard to resist! Even though I have zero need for more yarn, I bought enough for 2 more 3-hour sweaters. One will be in autumnal shades of brown and copper, with the other one in wintery shades of blue, grey, and silver. Did I mention I already have several other projects on the needles that I have yet to finish? I think I may have a problem. (The problem is not enough time and not enough yarn, obviously😉)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope everyone had an enjoyable weekend!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's All.&nbsp;</div><br />Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1683410278809912462.post-79053220121318092202017-08-07T15:48:00.000-07:002017-08-07T15:48:07.094-07:00Shopping for Fall Clothing (1920)<div style="text-align: center;">I've been fantasy shopping in old catalogs again. Browsing through antique mail order catalogs has long been a hobby of mine and oh how I wish I could actually order from them still! With autumn approaching, I've started to think about my fall wardrobe and what gaps need filling. I will post an updated wardrobe plan in the near future, but for now here is my wishlist if time-travel was possible and I could order from the 1920 Eaton's Fall/Winter catalog!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TWC61uydZEU/WYjmzaCgNhI/AAAAAAAAEss/a5T7iflzpGsYTGZiAoCOnfyoq-zXZBjLwCLcBGAs/s1600/eatons19202100eatouoft_0021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1184" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TWC61uydZEU/WYjmzaCgNhI/AAAAAAAAEss/a5T7iflzpGsYTGZiAoCOnfyoq-zXZBjLwCLcBGAs/s640/eatons19202100eatouoft_0021.jpg" width="472" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm loving the plum coloured coat on the right. The lower neckline would suit me better than the high collars, plus it would be the perfect shade for when winter rolls around.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RyMfO4h5ngA/WYjmzlJ9X2I/AAAAAAAAEsw/x1VPuuhAqZgbUgTjGieN-1Vn2NpkoXZEwCLcBGAs/s1600/eatons19202100eatouoft_0073.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1203" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RyMfO4h5ngA/WYjmzlJ9X2I/AAAAAAAAEsw/x1VPuuhAqZgbUgTjGieN-1Vn2NpkoXZEwCLcBGAs/s640/eatons19202100eatouoft_0073.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I may have to get a few of these dresses. Hmm... let's see... The green one for sure and the turquoise one. I rather like the navy one on the far right and at only $11 I may as well order one of those too. &nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7NOodk9deIU/WYjmzvbIsKI/AAAAAAAAEs0/Qps-JC4uZ5EmZwsLFK5in0AB_L2M6CcOQCLcBGAs/s1600/eatons19202100eatouoft_0097.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1203" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7NOodk9deIU/WYjmzvbIsKI/AAAAAAAAEs0/Qps-JC4uZ5EmZwsLFK5in0AB_L2M6CcOQCLcBGAs/s640/eatons19202100eatouoft_0097.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes. All of them.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BO5C1bo5Rqc/WYjm6TnALTI/AAAAAAAAEs8/lDISYzrb-a4Z8odDt5l4ackJ2L0C5zBbwCLcBGAs/s1600/eatons19202100eatouoft_0101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1203" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BO5C1bo5Rqc/WYjm6TnALTI/AAAAAAAAEs8/lDISYzrb-a4Z8odDt5l4ackJ2L0C5zBbwCLcBGAs/s640/eatons19202100eatouoft_0101.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A big shawl would be perfect for the colder months ahead. The serviceable all-wool shawl for $2.50 will do. &nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--scRKnhftp0/WYjm6IAB3AI/AAAAAAAAEs4/JlgdqHNlptQVZzs0PqX7aAhy_NRSCyoBQCLcBGAs/s1600/eatons19202100eatouoft_0127.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1203" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--scRKnhftp0/WYjm6IAB3AI/AAAAAAAAEs4/JlgdqHNlptQVZzs0PqX7aAhy_NRSCyoBQCLcBGAs/s640/eatons19202100eatouoft_0127.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is hard choice, but I think I will go with the hat on special bargain. It would be easy to add extra trimmings to if I fancied something a little bolder. Although that smart velveteen hat is also calling my name...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-enRgh1owOUk/WYjnIzaclAI/AAAAAAAAEtI/nB7LB8y3iP4tgrfsPb-OH6OY7i2fSzvPgCLcBGAs/s1600/eatons19202100eatouoft_0172.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1203" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-enRgh1owOUk/WYjnIzaclAI/AAAAAAAAEtI/nB7LB8y3iP4tgrfsPb-OH6OY7i2fSzvPgCLcBGAs/s640/eatons19202100eatouoft_0172.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I should pick up an apron for wearing around the house. I think I'll go with the bungalow apron.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3aqXdCNgL50/WYjnIY4oNUI/AAAAAAAAEtE/_JRLa85uHZInbqvGRXduwMxBbZkKk937gCLcBGAs/s1600/eatons19202100eatouoft_0176.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1203" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3aqXdCNgL50/WYjnIY4oNUI/AAAAAAAAEtE/_JRLa85uHZInbqvGRXduwMxBbZkKk937gCLcBGAs/s640/eatons19202100eatouoft_0176.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A new chemise or two as well, I think.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XVyQUJuCPXM/WYjnQtoR1PI/AAAAAAAAEtU/-62APn7cYpkhfpf9xrz-LvYk0P7w2Y1VwCLcBGAs/s1600/eatons19202100eatouoft_0349.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1203" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XVyQUJuCPXM/WYjnQtoR1PI/AAAAAAAAEtU/-62APn7cYpkhfpf9xrz-LvYk0P7w2Y1VwCLcBGAs/s640/eatons19202100eatouoft_0349.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes to any of these.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sBhWzw0yPoY/WYjnQr7JP2I/AAAAAAAAEtY/XrXTGvQXt5U0ztAmXg1w2JWVqOOKYuq6wCLcBGAs/s1600/eatons19202100eatouoft_0350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1203" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sBhWzw0yPoY/WYjnQr7JP2I/AAAAAAAAEtY/XrXTGvQXt5U0ztAmXg1w2JWVqOOKYuq6wCLcBGAs/s640/eatons19202100eatouoft_0350.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ditto.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D5bxx0ykC0I/WYjnKaFUsVI/AAAAAAAAEtM/41UUqn8Hsi4WGfyScO70aXHO0VbmewwSACLcBGAs/s1600/eatons19202100eatouoft_0214.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1203" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D5bxx0ykC0I/WYjnKaFUsVI/AAAAAAAAEtM/41UUqn8Hsi4WGfyScO70aXHO0VbmewwSACLcBGAs/s640/eatons19202100eatouoft_0214.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>Before I place my order, I may as well add some yarn because...well.... yarn.<br /><br /><br />Well, that was fun. I do wish one could still order from old catalogs because they have the loveliest items. At least it gives inspiration and ideas for styles to be on the lookout for. Maybe next time I should go furniture shopping and redo my rooms.<br /><br />And if anyone invents a time machine... can you pick me up a few things?<br /><br />That's All.</div>Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1683410278809912462.post-6432281879731602312017-07-25T15:35:00.000-07:002017-07-25T15:35:03.643-07:00More Showers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4TECMWpEZV0/WXZudOa2zjI/AAAAAAAAEr0/2Mb9AK5sSbw2RQu34_OwRT0QmmmpzBDAgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0210.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1554" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4TECMWpEZV0/WXZudOa2zjI/AAAAAAAAEr0/2Mb9AK5sSbw2RQu34_OwRT0QmmmpzBDAgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0210.JPG" width="620" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last Saturday was my best friends second bridal shower. I shall not get into how I feel about there being a second shower, especially since it was a "personal" shower (i.e. everyone, including elderly relatives, had to bring panties&nbsp;+ lingerie for the bride), parties take a massive toll on my health, and the fact that I had already put approx. 50+ hours into my gift for the first shower. I will let you draw your own conclusions about my mood that day.... I feel I should mention this second shower was not the brides decision. She is such a lovely person and good friend, and it was for that reason that I attended (albeit, under-protest). Anyways, enough grumbling!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wasn't sure what one wears to a panty-party, but I figured a vintage nightgown set was a good choice. This soft mint green nightgown+jacket is so comfortable and I'm pretty sure everyone just thought it was a dress. With the surging prices on vintage dresses, vintage nightwear is a relatively cheap alternative and can be styled to look dress-like. I paired mine with a thin black belt, vintage-style hat, and some striped flats.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E_dH1zZNIWk/WXZugOSt23I/AAAAAAAAEr8/T5EDVmK6jucy17cNrI3ENd3bOCFX1TqmACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0215.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1437" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E_dH1zZNIWk/WXZugOSt23I/AAAAAAAAEr8/T5EDVmK6jucy17cNrI3ENd3bOCFX1TqmACLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0215.JPG" width="574" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1LrvuQhWw9A/WXZuicx-eLI/AAAAAAAAEsI/oYSXSyLML80J9IwBdzQCyJrhja_yAYHEACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0226.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1305" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1LrvuQhWw9A/WXZuicx-eLI/AAAAAAAAEsI/oYSXSyLML80J9IwBdzQCyJrhja_yAYHEACLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0226.JPG" width="522" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SVLpnI-v6Sg/WXZufQlybnI/AAAAAAAAEr4/uzKhsd9yg0Yxj8qbiyJVFmyoYLH3pcX9gCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0211%2B%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1428" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SVLpnI-v6Sg/WXZufQlybnI/AAAAAAAAEr4/uzKhsd9yg0Yxj8qbiyJVFmyoYLH3pcX9gCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0211%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="570" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Suffering with chronic illness means parties are hard. Like, really hard. I'm still recovering days later, even though I took 2 days beforehand to rest up. I'm also recovering from a hand/wrist strain that happened last week. Recovering is so boring! I'm limited with what I can do with my hands at the moment so my normal diversions are off-limits (including video editing). Luckily, I have a touchscreen computer so I can still read blogs and look at instagram without the hand-strain caused by using a mouse. Hopefully in a few days, I will be back to normal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did finish some knitting projects before the hand-strain (actually, I'm still doing a little bit of knitting as it helps to loosen up my hands and isn't what caused the injury in the first place). The first project finished was this Edwardian sweater. The pattern is a <a href="http://archive.org/stream/columbiabookofya03schu#page/162/mode/1up" target="_blank">free one from a 1918 "Columbia Books of Yarns".</a> I mistakenly knit the entire sweater on the wrong sized needles (whoops!), but it turned out ok in the end. The arms are a bit snug/short, but the sweater is still very wearable and I prefer 3/4 or 1/2 length sleeves anyways.&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VGWsBQcXws8/WXZuWapyj9I/AAAAAAAAErk/DB-L59e9OLgUHU9euV7f_NXQkkesDKrpQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0089.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1369" data-original-width="1277" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VGWsBQcXws8/WXZuWapyj9I/AAAAAAAAErk/DB-L59e9OLgUHU9euV7f_NXQkkesDKrpQCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0089.JPG" width="596" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cIuWn3Bef-k/WXZuawHHQbI/AAAAAAAAErw/dla7SZXGyBwCDGhmTF5aicl0qiV-ST8owCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0125.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1578" data-original-width="1600" height="630" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cIuWn3Bef-k/WXZuawHHQbI/AAAAAAAAErw/dla7SZXGyBwCDGhmTF5aicl0qiV-ST8owCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0125.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kE3zf1fGht8/WXZuZUBIuMI/AAAAAAAAErs/nttpruebtIEIR-mmCbD0W3OWuo2LctsLwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0134.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1249" data-original-width="1290" height="618" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kE3zf1fGht8/WXZuZUBIuMI/AAAAAAAAErs/nttpruebtIEIR-mmCbD0W3OWuo2LctsLwCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0134.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was the original illustration for the pattern:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vTDrT3jSI7I/WXZug_0Tm2I/AAAAAAAAEsA/_cvhbdFWsb42xSFTqmihIRqjnjIj7cqoQCLcBGAs/s1600/columbiabookofya03schu_0168.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="865" data-original-width="906" height="610" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vTDrT3jSI7I/WXZug_0Tm2I/AAAAAAAAEsA/_cvhbdFWsb42xSFTqmihIRqjnjIj7cqoQCLcBGAs/s640/columbiabookofya03schu_0168.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yeah... mine didn't really turn out like the picture. Oh well. Live and learn.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the yarn I used on the cuffs/collar, but I would never use the main yarn again. The splits, pills, and matted bits in the yarn ruined the smoothness of my knitting. &nbsp;It was a mess and it does make the sweater look less well knit than it is. The camera shows up the yarn flaws more than it looks in person, so I still plan on wearing it, just perhaps not on days when I will be photographed. For more details on the project, check out my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/PurlsofthePast/ladies-knitted-sweater" target="_blank">ravelry project page.&nbsp;</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The other project I finished is a 1950's bolero. It's so cute but I have yet to photograph it, so stay tuned for that!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope everyone is having a great week so far.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's All.</div><br />Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1683410278809912462.post-61911103283872288592017-07-13T17:32:00.000-07:002017-07-13T17:32:38.046-07:00Cottage Days<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q28kvedV8E0/WWQGuQ7d00I/AAAAAAAAEq4/gcVMUgfBLOExv4b2hH6Er0fUNwxNUIgVACLcBGAs/s1600/5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q28kvedV8E0/WWQGuQ7d00I/AAAAAAAAEq4/gcVMUgfBLOExv4b2hH6Er0fUNwxNUIgVACLcBGAs/s640/5.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I recently returned from a lovely few days up at the family cottage. There was lot of swimming, yarn shopping, and coffee sipping, and it was glorious. It was a surprisingly busy and exhausting week but somehow it managed to be refreshing as well.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I didn't really take any outfit shots while I was up there, but I did have to take some photos of my new bathing suit. Yup... I now have an Edwardian-style swimsuit. I knew I needed a new swimsuit this year and opted to make something a little more covered up than my previous 1940's bikini. The reason? Well, mainly because the lake is always freezing plus I think Victorian/Edwardian bathing suits are adorable. I had a friend who used to always wear a wet suit to go swimming in the lake, so I figured this is just a cuter version of that.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The material has a great texture and looks a bit like wool on one side, but it actually very similar to modern swimsuit material. It's super comfy and stretchy enough to make movement easy. I did plan on doing some real swimming in this thing so I worked hard to make sure it was a functional garment. I didn't actually wear the tights or ribbon belt for swimming, but the rest of it made for an excellent swimming costume. The only downside is that it takes forever to dry out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HxiwTfrCWdw/WWQGan9DEvI/AAAAAAAAEqs/WomPw_8MAuwzck3sr7aAO48vNh-0AYcpwCLcBGAs/s1600/1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HxiwTfrCWdw/WWQGan9DEvI/AAAAAAAAEqs/WomPw_8MAuwzck3sr7aAO48vNh-0AYcpwCLcBGAs/s640/1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EFTWFbO4LSg/WWQGXfQepvI/AAAAAAAAEqk/YN4YQrNfhiktv_d33KMMptHFbOWc-Wg9ACLcBGAs/s1600/2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EFTWFbO4LSg/WWQGXfQepvI/AAAAAAAAEqk/YN4YQrNfhiktv_d33KMMptHFbOWc-Wg9ACLcBGAs/s640/2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-60Kc3y1QmTs/WWQGacmGh6I/AAAAAAAAEqo/AaISP7eo3bYzB-TomNOxmm_vcoWsWDFZgCLcBGAs/s1600/3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-60Kc3y1QmTs/WWQGacmGh6I/AAAAAAAAEqo/AaISP7eo3bYzB-TomNOxmm_vcoWsWDFZgCLcBGAs/s640/3.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I researched a lot of historical suits styles before designing mine. In the end, I opted for an Edwardian &nbsp;suit rather than Victorian (it seemed a little more practical). Most suits also seemed to have a sailor collar, so I felt that detail was a must-have on my suit. While most of the original suits were not black, this fabric was on a very good sale so I opted to add in colour with the trim instead. My main inspiration was the swim costume top-left in the below image:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p0x_j5bllEE/WWQGHXz2JKI/AAAAAAAAEqg/BhhJlBfNMjwdnC5oXDueOF1ffB2D71IJQCLcBGAs/s1600/10.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="760" data-original-width="414" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p0x_j5bllEE/WWQGHXz2JKI/AAAAAAAAEqg/BhhJlBfNMjwdnC5oXDueOF1ffB2D71IJQCLcBGAs/s640/10.jpg" width="348" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I'm sure I looked quite a sight floating around in a giant swan in my Edwardian bathing costume...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4KG65ZU36fM/WWQG0UQ4_cI/AAAAAAAAErA/JiGpSNpdgy88jQrfMXejPm-YTtTgWQ8IgCLcBGAs/s1600/8.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4KG65ZU36fM/WWQG0UQ4_cI/AAAAAAAAErA/JiGpSNpdgy88jQrfMXejPm-YTtTgWQ8IgCLcBGAs/s640/8.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jBqQwEGv6QA/WWQGug14RhI/AAAAAAAAEq8/8rj_lslSr2EqRiurKZCQtL6KknzAx-rMACLcBGAs/s1600/7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1210" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jBqQwEGv6QA/WWQGug14RhI/AAAAAAAAEq8/8rj_lslSr2EqRiurKZCQtL6KknzAx-rMACLcBGAs/s640/7.JPG" width="482" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">You may have already seen part of my Canada Day outfit on instagram, but I thought I would repost the uncropped versions here. I wore this the day we left for the cottage and snapped a few quick pictures after loading up the car. I was hot, grumpy, and tired when these photos were taken, but hopefully it doesn't show too much.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gMMWGhKU0ow/WWQGmMN_SzI/AAAAAAAAEqw/Q24-g9yLspkz11WgLspvBpAmSnLk9HXLACLcBGAs/s1600/6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1251" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gMMWGhKU0ow/WWQGmMN_SzI/AAAAAAAAEqw/Q24-g9yLspkz11WgLspvBpAmSnLk9HXLACLcBGAs/s640/6.JPG" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope everyone is having an enjoyable summer so far!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's All.&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DlazzY68G_8/WWQG4fgaqtI/AAAAAAAAErE/tq2QOvXUUMIzyGlHnaVXKZ3xAg6pQiH6ACLcBGAs/s1600/9.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1172" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DlazzY68G_8/WWQG4fgaqtI/AAAAAAAAErE/tq2QOvXUUMIzyGlHnaVXKZ3xAg6pQiH6ACLcBGAs/s640/9.JPG" width="468" /></a></div>Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1683410278809912462.post-4450219565796887172017-06-23T14:16:00.000-07:002017-06-23T14:16:44.659-07:00Birthday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pEYzrMBZShA/WUwoO3MdvmI/AAAAAAAAEpo/6-MlwGFXRWQdbdilH8tLBBojVjkcugIUgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0263.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1404" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pEYzrMBZShA/WUwoO3MdvmI/AAAAAAAAEpo/6-MlwGFXRWQdbdilH8tLBBojVjkcugIUgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0263.JPG" width="560" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Monday this week was my 27th birthday. I found this birthday more difficult than most since my health has had me in a bit of a slump lately. My thyroid issues are actually a lot better, but my cfs/me has been bad lately and left me with very little energy for fun. Luckily, I managed to get out and have an enjoyable (low-key) birthday. We went to my fav. small town for coffee and a wander in the afternoon, followed by takeout from a local restaurant and a relaxing family dinner at home.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Of course I needed a special birthday outfit. It was rather tricky picking something out this year though. The heat/humidity was a major concern, plus I have lost some weight (yay, thyroid!) and a lot of my clothes don't fit quite right. I finally decided on this skirt, which is an old favourite but which hasn't fit in a long time. The plaid print is very similar to the Gordon tartan (part of my family originally emigrated from Scotland and that was their clan), which makes it extra special. The skirt was me-made a long time ago and has a matching cape (which I was not going to wear in this heat!). The blouse was bought many years ago from a store that no longer exists, and the hat was purchased as one of my first forays into vintage fashion. It's not actually vintage but I've always thought it looks rather 1930s. &nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-saRWqutOqDQ/WUwoP76HgMI/AAAAAAAAEps/WizMGKTka-Q82NCkZmASOV3QlE09SUjkQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0259.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1489" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-saRWqutOqDQ/WUwoP76HgMI/AAAAAAAAEps/WizMGKTka-Q82NCkZmASOV3QlE09SUjkQCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0259.JPG" width="594" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pLzT2DlKc7s/WUwoROMbXhI/AAAAAAAAEpw/08UD9FiZArYjXoSncA27l8eY2M_sRLEvACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0253.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1443" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pLzT2DlKc7s/WUwoROMbXhI/AAAAAAAAEpw/08UD9FiZArYjXoSncA27l8eY2M_sRLEvACLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0253.JPG" width="576" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-27NFrywgMqU/WUwobxgI_5I/AAAAAAAAEqA/-QHW1IOe9qMXDmP8Pbi9arfrww15KlMNACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0264.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-27NFrywgMqU/WUwobxgI_5I/AAAAAAAAEqA/-QHW1IOe9qMXDmP8Pbi9arfrww15KlMNACLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0264.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UV6a3b_bfUw/WUwoTupPX7I/AAAAAAAAEp0/2Uqrw9AwvC0EfGcah-vZDyhAyhxPrXWrACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0293.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1412" data-original-width="1600" height="564" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UV6a3b_bfUw/WUwoTupPX7I/AAAAAAAAEp0/2Uqrw9AwvC0EfGcah-vZDyhAyhxPrXWrACLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0293.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">And below we have a picture of my homemade Birthday Cake. It's a grain-free, gelatin-free, refined-sugar-free cheesecake, sweetened with fruit (blueberries, strawberries, and cherries) and a just a spoonful or two of local honey. The crust is made from almonds, pecans, coconut, and some cacao powder. I also made three fruit whipped creams to match the swirls of fruit in the cheesecake and decorated with an edible flower. It was delicious.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e4YyNiVjZx8/WUwoYH74DLI/AAAAAAAAEp4/CxctUf9U_ocVrFBNpDW9myRxlj0K7w2TwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0300.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="1065" data-original-width="1600" height="424" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e4YyNiVjZx8/WUwoYH74DLI/AAAAAAAAEp4/CxctUf9U_ocVrFBNpDW9myRxlj0K7w2TwCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0300.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I recieved lots of lovely gifts from my family, most of which I've photographed below:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8_jFpLK48E8/WUwoY6bHnQI/AAAAAAAAEp8/Chneutfdy48DKsSr306bVsVDAaluwLbKQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0313.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1168" data-original-width="1600" height="466" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8_jFpLK48E8/WUwoY6bHnQI/AAAAAAAAEp8/Chneutfdy48DKsSr306bVsVDAaluwLbKQCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0313.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In other news, I just completed my first short film and have posted it over on my YouTube channel. It's completely different than what I normally do, but it was a lot of fun to make:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/A3UEjYVED1A" width="560"></iframe> <br /><br /><br />If you prefer my regular content, this week's video was a Colleen Moore makeup tutorial:<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/K_c9JpUvK-E" width="560"></iframe> <br /><br />I have also finally made an Instagram account! I don't have a cell-phone and up until recently was not able to use all the features using their computer interface. However, they just updated it and I am now able to use all the features I was missing before. I haven't quite decided how I'm going to use it yet. It won't replace my blog, but I'll likely use it to post things that seem out of place on here (such as photos from old magazines, what I'm reading, maybe some works in progress for the shop, etc). My account is thelonghairedflapper (same name as my youtube channel) and I've added to link to the bar at the top of my blog.<br /><br />I'll admit I was hesitant to join. I don't need one more thing to keep track of and Instagram seems to have less substance than blogs. While I like pretty pictures, I do also like reading and learning about people and various historical topics. However, over the past year or two it seems like more and more of the vintage community has stopped blogging and switched to Instagram. I understand it's appeal but I do miss the deeper conversations/connections that blogging gives. I'm going to give it a go and try to use it in a way that feels right for me. <br />As I just signed up, I'm not following many people yet so if you have an account let me know!<br /><br />I hope everyone had a great week.<br /><br />That's All.&nbsp;</div>Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1683410278809912462.post-19594128108329483342017-06-11T14:25:00.001-07:002017-06-11T14:26:57.885-07:00Changing Seasons<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WBV6SJ7pTDU/WTMWzGJ6JhI/AAAAAAAAEoQ/ATWUb-bvvIcX9WHjASK4903WvmxxS3QdQCLcB/s1600/DSC_1994.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1239" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WBV6SJ7pTDU/WTMWzGJ6JhI/AAAAAAAAEoQ/ATWUb-bvvIcX9WHjASK4903WvmxxS3QdQCLcB/s640/DSC_1994.JPG" width="494" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It seems the summer weather has suddenly arrived. I'm not ready!! I'm not a big fan of summer or it's clothing. The days are too warm for my liking and I prefer spring/fall fashions to those of the hot sticky months ahead. I also came to the startling realization the other day that I have very little actual summer wear in my wardrobe, at least for the very high temp days. When I made my wardrobe plan, I somehow missed the fact that I had hardly any light clothing (denial perhaps?). So now I'm scrambling to get a few pieces ready before the humidity reaches oppressive proportions.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Speaking of sewing: I just finished my new grey wool skirt... just in time for summer.... Ok, perhaps not the best timed piece but I still love this skirt! I'm trying to eke out as much wear as possible for now by combining it with the few lightweight tops I own. This skirt is such a versatile piece and works well with a variety of styles and decades. I paired it the other day with a cotton gingham 1940's/1950's style me-made top and my Victorian style boots. This sort of outfit has a vintage-vibe without being too fussy for going out for coffee and a few errands. I wore my hair (almost)down since it was just re-hennaed and it seemed a shame to tuck it up or hid it under a hat.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7cL1lGP2dsA/WTMWyy9bqqI/AAAAAAAAEoM/D-pOYqFScNohy146DPUVrCvGe8iFmBajgCLcB/s1600/DSC_1996.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1168" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7cL1lGP2dsA/WTMWyy9bqqI/AAAAAAAAEoM/D-pOYqFScNohy146DPUVrCvGe8iFmBajgCLcB/s640/DSC_1996.JPG" width="466" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_smgoSYZbD8/WTMWspoJmfI/AAAAAAAAEoI/0YPS7AaXdpYXImYkzxP-rsxWyaKnJFj3wCLcB/s1600/DSC_2000.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1557" data-original-width="1562" height="636" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_smgoSYZbD8/WTMWspoJmfI/AAAAAAAAEoI/0YPS7AaXdpYXImYkzxP-rsxWyaKnJFj3wCLcB/s640/DSC_2000.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gOLI21RZQTM/WTMW3cxk8xI/AAAAAAAAEoU/0rhtB1cvDVclH5X0WIo7VQd0c-YEOJGqACLcB/s1600/DSC_2005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1211" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gOLI21RZQTM/WTMW3cxk8xI/AAAAAAAAEoU/0rhtB1cvDVclH5X0WIo7VQd0c-YEOJGqACLcB/s640/DSC_2005.JPG" width="484" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-naVX8SzeXaA/WTMW4E3CxcI/AAAAAAAAEoc/NvOjWLny3wA0w7ZoonhVazOzOmQcAsgFQCLcB/s1600/DSC_2011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1319" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-naVX8SzeXaA/WTMW4E3CxcI/AAAAAAAAEoc/NvOjWLny3wA0w7ZoonhVazOzOmQcAsgFQCLcB/s640/DSC_2011.JPG" width="526" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Mh_Ar6T19W8/WTMW33pPVOI/AAAAAAAAEoY/Cy8zIDgjFWcNN0PBeKPVaapreLpsqBe7ACLcB/s1600/DSC_2013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1064" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Mh_Ar6T19W8/WTMW33pPVOI/AAAAAAAAEoY/Cy8zIDgjFWcNN0PBeKPVaapreLpsqBe7ACLcB/s640/DSC_2013.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been getting a lot of knitting done lately including a long-sleeve Edwardian Pullover and a new pair of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/PurlsofthePast/1908-bed-socks-on-two-needles" target="_blank">Edwardian socks</a> (again, perhaps not the best timing). I haven't finished sewing all the sweater pieces together quite yet, but the socks are completely done. I must admit, I'm not a big fan of these socks. The pattern seemed interesting but the final sock fits oddly. The toe area is snug and the top-of-foot/heel area is way too loose (even on my rather large feet). It was an interesting project to work on, but I couldn't recommend the pattern.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-91GZZT-MoLA/WT2yWTa2NGI/AAAAAAAAEpQ/VrtBjbDFMf8nnOdWfewWe01hPsh9h7PxwCLcB/s1600/DSC_2025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1433" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-91GZZT-MoLA/WT2yWTa2NGI/AAAAAAAAEpQ/VrtBjbDFMf8nnOdWfewWe01hPsh9h7PxwCLcB/s640/DSC_2025.JPG" width="571" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't they look odd when not on a foot?! It's actually surprising they fit at all.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rHzKG1JkLPI/WT2yW-IHfeI/AAAAAAAAEpY/Qyfidla_qXkojyf_8qd5frqLNxM7aE2_wCLcB/s1600/DSC_2021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1126" data-original-width="1600" height="450" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rHzKG1JkLPI/WT2yW-IHfeI/AAAAAAAAEpY/Qyfidla_qXkojyf_8qd5frqLNxM7aE2_wCLcB/s640/DSC_2021.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5GlU-iUv7IU/WT2yW_nuCYI/AAAAAAAAEpU/8fVr5CCle5kVkiwS29imNJjRk1Q-NNigQCLcB/s1600/DSC_2032.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1161" data-original-width="1600" height="464" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5GlU-iUv7IU/WT2yW_nuCYI/AAAAAAAAEpU/8fVr5CCle5kVkiwS29imNJjRk1Q-NNigQCLcB/s640/DSC_2032.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope everyone is having a great weekend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's All.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1683410278809912462.post-275994778940477062017-05-13T13:20:00.003-07:002017-05-13T13:20:54.731-07:00May Showers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--H4LZKUmcd0/WRTqfX4wYtI/AAAAAAAAEns/UZDmtfRxvuEGdw3qtBi6BOJtMekF9RQMwCLcB/s1600/DSC_1883.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--H4LZKUmcd0/WRTqfX4wYtI/AAAAAAAAEns/UZDmtfRxvuEGdw3qtBi6BOJtMekF9RQMwCLcB/s640/DSC_1883.JPG" width="498" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's been a showery May in more ways than one! My best friend, Britt, is getting married this September and was home for a few days last week. She currently lives on the other side of the country (Canada is a big country!), so it was great to be able to actually see her again! Britt's bridal shower was held during the last day of her visit, which I of course knew deserved wearing a vintage dress for. I love my vintage dresses, but I only tend to wear real vintage for special occasions.<br /><br />This 1960's dress does have a matching belt but I opted to wear a different vintage belt so as to match my bright blue tights. I accessorized with a brooch at the neck, some chunky pearl earrings, and a pair of comfy flats.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8Ew6J1CJ-DQ/WRTqfIOpcPI/AAAAAAAAEno/6UYNhLX2zk4LiijjLXgKwtjjyaLhiUChgCLcB/s1600/DSC_1872.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8Ew6J1CJ-DQ/WRTqfIOpcPI/AAAAAAAAEno/6UYNhLX2zk4LiijjLXgKwtjjyaLhiUChgCLcB/s640/DSC_1872.JPG" width="506" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YtzSFKshJXc/WRTqfAcrOhI/AAAAAAAAEnk/CsjWu2B2JccVYsqZjNOUEUcykRZYc1JhgCLcB/s1600/DSC_1885.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YtzSFKshJXc/WRTqfAcrOhI/AAAAAAAAEnk/CsjWu2B2JccVYsqZjNOUEUcykRZYc1JhgCLcB/s640/DSC_1885.JPG" width="487" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The party had a Tiffany Blue colour scheme, so I mixed a couple nail polishes together to get the perfect shade (it ended up matching the exact colour of the decor!).&nbsp;<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wCRxA3T2n7Y/WRTpqwSO-RI/AAAAAAAAEnY/9fcwAyHeduUnPmM7fG151cNCPtD2xyQRQCLcB/s1600/Snapshot_36.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wCRxA3T2n7Y/WRTpqwSO-RI/AAAAAAAAEnY/9fcwAyHeduUnPmM7fG151cNCPtD2xyQRQCLcB/s640/Snapshot_36.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kH5qldAMw_k/WRTqm3_GKsI/AAAAAAAAEn4/g3fUDuav0lo7Su1AIc4vzoFzmNZ_dfZ9ACLcB/s1600/DSC_1897.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kH5qldAMw_k/WRTqm3_GKsI/AAAAAAAAEn4/g3fUDuav0lo7Su1AIc4vzoFzmNZ_dfZ9ACLcB/s640/DSC_1897.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zEjBbp4_dX4/WRTqm2An6II/AAAAAAAAEnw/NHtIy81aVD8y8TX9Jb5vP3XGJ0aYqMRowCLcB/s1600/DSC_1912.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zEjBbp4_dX4/WRTqm2An6II/AAAAAAAAEnw/NHtIy81aVD8y8TX9Jb5vP3XGJ0aYqMRowCLcB/s640/DSC_1912.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm a little upset that, despite taking pictures, I ended up with no photos with the bride-to-be. I ended up taking a blurry screen shot from the video I made for her so that I would at least have one photo with the two of us.&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rDbvsDK6dfU/WRTpl5ZAlcI/AAAAAAAAEnQ/fgsoGmWqO585bQfUW9mzDYll1J_YP_nFwCLcB/s1600/Snapshot_37%2B%25282%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="496" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rDbvsDK6dfU/WRTpl5ZAlcI/AAAAAAAAEnQ/fgsoGmWqO585bQfUW9mzDYll1J_YP_nFwCLcB/s640/Snapshot_37%2B%25282%2529.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I knit Britt a super snuggly navy blue blanket as her shower gift. (I also made her the cutest little card with a paper doily wedding dress, which of course I forgot to take a picture of). I wrote the pattern for the blanket and am now offering it as a free pattern on Ravelry. It's called <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/september-vows" target="_blank">September Vows</a> in honor of their upcoming wedding.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EZTzJmahZ6Y/WRTppiZiTSI/AAAAAAAAEnU/fX5zkpR2B2whi1V7cJ1UC1o_3uAM0hUIwCLcB/s1600/DSC_1844.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EZTzJmahZ6Y/WRTppiZiTSI/AAAAAAAAEnU/fX5zkpR2B2whi1V7cJ1UC1o_3uAM0hUIwCLcB/s400/DSC_1844.JPG" width="395" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After all the excitement of last weekend, I'm enjoying just kicking back and having a rest this weekend! I hope everyone had a lovely week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's All.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1683410278809912462.post-21052156690498046452017-04-18T13:57:00.000-07:002017-04-18T13:57:52.002-07:00Easter Colours<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iQomWlHT6ao/WPZ5JOUQiLI/AAAAAAAAEmc/IWLZJAuhrBQNHj_rZIisOVo3kfADWix5gCLcB/s1600/DSC_1832.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iQomWlHT6ao/WPZ5JOUQiLI/AAAAAAAAEmc/IWLZJAuhrBQNHj_rZIisOVo3kfADWix5gCLcB/s640/DSC_1832.JPG" width="504" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just a quick post today with my Easter outfit. I didn't really plan to get dressed up for Easter, but the day-of I woke up and felt the need for crinolines and fancy hats. As no planning went into this outfit whatsoever, nothing matches. I just grabbed a bunch of "Easter coloured" garments and threw it all together.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The dress is a me-made infinity dress. It's such a versatile piece! I love how the vintage crinoline is slightly longer than the dress and peaks out at the bottom. What's the point of a lovely hued crinoline if no one can see it?! The sweater and shoes are both store-bought pieces from a few years ago (before I stopped buying "new"). This may be the last time I wear these shoes. While cute, they are horribly uncomfortable...&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V4Y_I72UzlY/WPZ5IpetHCI/AAAAAAAAEmY/fcoVWCzVkGQOjuJA98YLo8OHDLN9BB6hwCLcB/s1600/DSC_1825.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V4Y_I72UzlY/WPZ5IpetHCI/AAAAAAAAEmY/fcoVWCzVkGQOjuJA98YLo8OHDLN9BB6hwCLcB/s640/DSC_1825.JPG" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BJOdToAgakc/WPZ5MRHtVqI/AAAAAAAAEmk/K5wCb7WyCxg_IRluo2B0ovDWMfavPM7NQCLcB/s1600/DSC_1860.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BJOdToAgakc/WPZ5MRHtVqI/AAAAAAAAEmk/K5wCb7WyCxg_IRluo2B0ovDWMfavPM7NQCLcB/s640/DSC_1860.JPG" width="636" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp; My Easter hat was me-made a few years ago. I took a craft-store straw hat, unraveled it and then re-worked it into a straw boater. It's not a particularly fine attempt at millinery (there was hot glue involved...), but I've always loved it. The flowers are actually a flower crown I also made that just happens to fit the hat perfectly. This hat always strikes me as Edwardian-style and looks best when my hair is curly/poofy. However as I didn't plan ahead of time, my hair was a bit too straight and flat for my liking. Oh well... maybe next year...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZJ5ZUqD8w9M/WPZ5NrzFQrI/AAAAAAAAEmo/DMmkH3o-NCkH048cpeJdFocvRK0hY7G-QCLcB/s1600/DSC_1871.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="432" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZJ5ZUqD8w9M/WPZ5NrzFQrI/AAAAAAAAEmo/DMmkH3o-NCkH048cpeJdFocvRK0hY7G-QCLcB/s640/DSC_1871.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Well, I suppose that's it for now. I'm fighting a cold and dealing with a moth invasion (insert horrified screams here), so a long post will have to wait. I may also not be able to post my planned youtube video this week as I've been too sick/busy to film anything for a while. I always keep a few "back-up" videos, but I've used them up already! Oh well. Moths and colds take priority.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope everyone had a good long weekend.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">That's All.&nbsp;</div>Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1683410278809912462.post-65677767041850229212017-04-04T16:12:00.003-07:002017-04-04T17:25:51.193-07:00Wardrobe Planning (chronically ill style)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gPjmQ9bxJHg/WOQYYLJQbYI/AAAAAAAAElw/PKJKqLMFmYsd3jMqvImVtAyyBVlR0KYZgCLcB/s1600/pho27chic_0455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gPjmQ9bxJHg/WOQYYLJQbYI/AAAAAAAAElw/PKJKqLMFmYsd3jMqvImVtAyyBVlR0KYZgCLcB/s640/pho27chic_0455.jpg" width="444" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have an idea of what I would like my ideal wardrobe to look like. I would have authentic looking garments (both formal and casual) ranging from the 1830's through to the 1970's. There would be plenty of accessories to match each outfit, with a focus on fabulous over-the-top hats and antique-style shoes. Most days I would swish about in 1920's inspired gowns, full of beading, lace, and great gobs of fabric. For morning tea with friends, I would opt for soft and billowy Edwardian style tea-gowns. An evening out? A backless 1930's velvet gown, with some stunning necklace to accentuate its jewel tones. Then off to bed in a silk nightgown à la "Dinner at Eight".&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ax3KnzMw6Lw/WOQYaJKyPaI/AAAAAAAAEl0/Pw9kUXNsy78NGEs5N9b3JauHwEH4M0AjQCLcB/s1600/photoplayvolume33435chic_0246.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="340" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ax3KnzMw6Lw/WOQYaJKyPaI/AAAAAAAAEl0/Pw9kUXNsy78NGEs5N9b3JauHwEH4M0AjQCLcB/s640/photoplayvolume33435chic_0246.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And now, back to reality....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My current wardrobe has gotten beyond sad. Some of my pajamas are so worn that I suspect the fabric is literally rotting away (ew!). My day-time clothing (on days when I have the energy to get dressed) is not a whole lot better. Everything is old (and not in a good way!), worn out, and not really my style. I've accumulate a lot of hand-me-downs over the past couple years which, although I appreciate them terribly, do not reflect my personal style. I've been wearing clothes just to not be naked, with the occasional "dress up" day in which I wear my "nice" clothing using vests/brooches/sweaters to cover up the holes and tears in the material.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">How did it get in such a state? Well, a number of factors have contributed to this. The biggest issue has been my health. If you've read my blog for any period of time, you will know I've been struggling with a number of health issues for the past few years. This means I haven't had the energy to make garments for myself. Most of my sewing time goes into creating garments for my Etsy shop, which is my main source of income at the moment. (Because of my health, I've had to cut way back on tutoring, which was where most of my money was previously coming from.) I'm treading water for now, but it doesn't really leave money for "extras".&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also have too many ethical problems with just going to a cheap mass-retailer and buying some new fast-fashion garments. Likely because I'm a seamstress myself, I have a hard time swallowing the low wages and poor working conditions that go into making such pieces. I know some retailers are better than others, but without a ton of research it's difficult to know the conditions in which a garment was produced. I don't want to have to feel guilty and uncomfortable in my clothing. What about thrift shopping for such pieces? Can't do that either. I'm allergic to most laundry detergents, and thus can't wear thrift store pieces without washing them 5 times, airing them out for a few months, and then only wearing them for a couple hours at a time until the smell has fully dissipated. That's just way too much work!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The solution? A well-thought out and achievable wardrobe plan! Here's what I have come up with:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cnNeEAhRKLQ/WOQYaU8JT7I/AAAAAAAAEl8/jmgUE60fVuE9G8oJsro_tnYCF5CkZD3oACLcB/s1600/photoplayvolume33435chic_0659.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cnNeEAhRKLQ/WOQYaU8JT7I/AAAAAAAAEl8/jmgUE60fVuE9G8oJsro_tnYCF5CkZD3oACLcB/s640/photoplayvolume33435chic_0659.jpg" width="432" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">First to consider are the medical related issues. One of my health problems is an autoimmune condition which affects the thyroid. I actually don't have any swelling or tenderness in my thyroid/neck area, but having garments that touch that area bothers me. It's all completely psychological but still something I want to avoid. As much as I love high-collared Victorian dresses, at this point in time I need to avoid anything with a snug or high neckline. Any garments I currently have but don't wear because of their necklines will be donated. No sense cluttering up the closet with pieces I can't wear!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VreH2fDEKgk/WOQYUGOmHjI/AAAAAAAAElc/JDDHE-vEYlAWYXfMHyqhGbG9Li7RtVeGQCLcB/s1600/catalog1918sear_0330.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VreH2fDEKgk/WOQYUGOmHjI/AAAAAAAAElc/JDDHE-vEYlAWYXfMHyqhGbG9Li7RtVeGQCLcB/s640/catalog1918sear_0330.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I know I tend to be too tired to get dressed a lot of days (although this has been much better lately! yay!), so I need to up my game in terms of lounge-wear and sleepwear. Most of my current (super disgusting, worn beyond belief) sleepwear will be thrown out, with some of my older "day-wear" garments now becoming pajamas. This saves me the effort of more sewing, while still providing better sleepwear. The garments that are not appropriate for sleeping in will become loungewear. This will allow me to re-purpose many of the hand-me-downs that are still perfectly functional, but which I don't wish to wear in public.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I may also treat myself to a new nightgown for my birthday. There is a local small business that has some stunning Victorian-style nightgowns that I have been lusting after for months. They are a touch expensive, but would be worth the price to perk me up on my "down" days.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Xhxka7KQK7s/WOQYW5bn0aI/AAAAAAAAElk/R1E4SbdIpigDjxNxB-okvBnCvY1-mslFACLcB/s1600/eatons190900eatouoft_0086.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Xhxka7KQK7s/WOQYW5bn0aI/AAAAAAAAElk/R1E4SbdIpigDjxNxB-okvBnCvY1-mslFACLcB/s640/eatons190900eatouoft_0086.jpg" width="492" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Another splurge will be a new corset. I adore my old one, but I've lost so much weight that it no longer fits. (My weight has fluctuated a lot since these health issues started, with it going up/down within about a 40 pound range.) I find a proper corset really helps with my neck/shoulder issues by improving my posture and also helps my energy levels when I'm out (it holds me upright and I don't have to put as much energy into sitting or standing). I'm waiting until June to order this one, with birthday money hopefully covering most of the cost.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_C7Nhxeq-LE/WOQYWPSKsiI/AAAAAAAAElg/57tJaDHRRu0q4Pg89t1yWkLW4R2HevaRwCLcB/s1600/dgrstyle1916toro_0088.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="454" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_C7Nhxeq-LE/WOQYWPSKsiI/AAAAAAAAElg/57tJaDHRRu0q4Pg89t1yWkLW4R2HevaRwCLcB/s640/dgrstyle1916toro_0088.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ok, that covers around the house and structural support, but what about going out in public? When planning my outside clothing, I realized comfort and versatility was going to be key. Enter the house-dress. I've long loved the idea of house-dresses and even have a couple vintage ones in my collection. Not wanting to ruin a vintage house-dress, I decided sewing myself a couple was probably best. I designed a incredibly quick-to-sew pattern and have already made myself two in plain fabrics from my stash (one green, one mauve). The design is perfect in it's simplicity. I can wear it loose around the house when I want to be comfy, or pair it with a belt for going out. Just by changing a few accessories, I can make the dress work for most decades. Here is a quick sketch of the dress worn in a 1930s/1940s look, 1920s look, and a "modern vintage" look using accessories I already own:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XnvrLwWhP7A/WOQYX_Y1UgI/AAAAAAAAElo/uldCO--Oas0BIhswRQcbPSdNG1J-wJwcwCLcB/s1600/DSC_1726.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XnvrLwWhP7A/WOQYX_Y1UgI/AAAAAAAAElo/uldCO--Oas0BIhswRQcbPSdNG1J-wJwcwCLcB/s640/DSC_1726.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tilt hat, brooch, small belt, pink beads, brown heels = 1930's/1940s.<br />Cloche, long beaded necklace, low-waist sash, flapper-style shoes = 1920's<br />Extra wide belt, Victorian style boots, Buster Keaton Pendant = "Modern Vintage"</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">And this doesn't even start to cover the all possibilities! What about adding a sweater, vest, or corset? Add a shawl around the shoulders. Wear a skirt on top to turn the dress into a blouse. So many choices and options!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pUONC7BD9iw/WOQYT8Z6bQI/AAAAAAAAElY/-zsRcm1FKCo-y7oqdkGT2rbiqWZ0GJDhQCLcB/s1600/dgrstyle1916toro_0002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="442" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pUONC7BD9iw/WOQYT8Z6bQI/AAAAAAAAElY/-zsRcm1FKCo-y7oqdkGT2rbiqWZ0GJDhQCLcB/s640/dgrstyle1916toro_0002.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Non-dress days? Well I'm adding one grey-wool skirt to my wardrobe. This will also be me-made and fairly simple. I opted for a half-circle skirt, as this works well for styles ranging from the 1910's through to the 1940's. I can wear blouses tucked in for a high-waisted look, or overtop if I fancy a different waistline. This sort of piece is also very versatile and should match most of the pieces I already own.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't have any current plans for sewing any blouses. I would like some button-up blouses, but have opted to buy new if I come across any suitable tops. They just take too long to sew and that's time better spent working on other projects. To lessen my "new clothing" guilt, I will be trying to only shop at small, local businesses.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bRwuA0UIKTU/WOQYYAmTmpI/AAAAAAAAEls/6N94-MMoaQUssG7mvmbdy2V3_Z_B_sefQCLcB/s1600/eatons19202100eatouoft_0123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bRwuA0UIKTU/WOQYYAmTmpI/AAAAAAAAEls/6N94-MMoaQUssG7mvmbdy2V3_Z_B_sefQCLcB/s640/eatons19202100eatouoft_0123.jpg" width="562" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />And that's about it. A simple, adaptable wardrobe that is easy to care for and easy to wear. I've already started putting my plan into action and am pleased with the results so far. There may have to be some minor changes or compromises as the need arises, but I'm pretty confident that such a plan is achievable regardless of what life throws my way.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OIjnedL2_5Q/WOQYaBwJuXI/AAAAAAAAEl4/_QwaZ4d2e4AaWKd8Fu-_jKlGRvk4w7KnACLcB/s1600/photoplayvolume33435chic_0627.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OIjnedL2_5Q/WOQYaBwJuXI/AAAAAAAAEl4/_QwaZ4d2e4AaWKd8Fu-_jKlGRvk4w7KnACLcB/s640/photoplayvolume33435chic_0627.jpg" width="506" /></a></div>&nbsp;And if all else fails, I can always just buy some faux fur and wrap myself up like a Garbo Burrito.<br /><br />That's All.</div>Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1683410278809912462.post-34691487121243920582017-03-26T15:58:00.000-07:002017-03-26T15:58:37.002-07:00Another 3-Hour Sweater<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ac1OjUXwchc/WNgmPreEZMI/AAAAAAAAEko/vRUKy7QtQU80lXpqTNRvboSVFBg0vt5wQCLcB/s1600/DSC_1563.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ac1OjUXwchc/WNgmPreEZMI/AAAAAAAAEko/vRUKy7QtQU80lXpqTNRvboSVFBg0vt5wQCLcB/s640/DSC_1563.JPG" width="486" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you so much to everyone for your kind comments on my last post. Your kindness and support really means the world to me, and has made the last few crummy weeks seem a lot easier to deal with.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Overall, I've been doing a bit better lately health-wise. Being able to knit again (yay!!!) is also helping me better cope on the "bad days". I can't sew when I'm fatigued and suffering from brain-fog, but I am able to knit which satisfies my need to be productive. It also satisfies my creative urge (I go positively batty if I am unable to make/create something everyday).&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In need of a quick project, I made another "3 hour sweater". This makes four of these I've knit and this one is by far my favourite. I made a few modifications on this one: added a collar, used a different stitch pattern on the body, and extended the ribbing. I would have liked to have made the grey part just a tad longer, but I completely ran out of the (discontinued) grey yarn. Oh well, I'm pretty sure it will stretch out after a couple washes. For more detailed notes, here is a link to my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/PurlsofthePast/3-hour-sweater" target="_blank">Ravelry project page&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;(Feel free to add me as a friend on Ravelry if you are on there! I love checking out other peoples projects and favouites for inspiration).&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KtsF8Np6ZGk/WNgmTq-sXmI/AAAAAAAAEkw/UM_eh5eLjLINrwuUO2PW5gMEzihIxprPACLcB/s1600/DSC_1564.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KtsF8Np6ZGk/WNgmTq-sXmI/AAAAAAAAEkw/UM_eh5eLjLINrwuUO2PW5gMEzihIxprPACLcB/s640/DSC_1564.JPG" width="514" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HLp0H2AH0NI/WNgmXr_VQEI/AAAAAAAAEk0/hG0uTXLwZaU2QUAbhwXoqiVkabk3oyiHwCLcB/s1600/DSC_1574.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HLp0H2AH0NI/WNgmXr_VQEI/AAAAAAAAEk0/hG0uTXLwZaU2QUAbhwXoqiVkabk3oyiHwCLcB/s640/DSC_1574.JPG" width="482" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MkVnK_UTlWY/WNgmZtxpzRI/AAAAAAAAEk4/MUmlGKByd9gXDQDh99i8YTKSVGd1Iq6nACLcB/s1600/DSC_1576.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MkVnK_UTlWY/WNgmZtxpzRI/AAAAAAAAEk4/MUmlGKByd9gXDQDh99i8YTKSVGd1Iq6nACLcB/s640/DSC_1576.JPG" width="448" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think my favourite thing about this sweater is now I have something to wear this hat with! It's<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/PurlsofthePast/a-chic-little-hat" target="_blank"> a 1930's patter</a>n (just like the 3-hour sweater), which I made a couple years ago. While I love it, I've never had anything that matched the colour/style. I had just enough yarn leftover to use for the sweater ribbing (the 3-hour sweater is very economical in it's yarn usage!) and am just chuffed to finally be able to get some wear out of this adorable little hat. Makes a nice change to the black beret I wear almost every day.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vKMzwskpARg/WNgmZ_syYRI/AAAAAAAAEk8/KT2YcpuHrq8P7XTNKTUwrUTESR1xycykACLcB/s1600/DSC_1580.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vKMzwskpARg/WNgmZ_syYRI/AAAAAAAAEk8/KT2YcpuHrq8P7XTNKTUwrUTESR1xycykACLcB/s640/DSC_1580.JPG" width="594" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This project used approx 500m of yarn (which is pretty good for a sweater!) and I may have to make a few more to use up the random balls of yarn I have in my stash. The yarn stash is rather large at the moment (a combination of being unable to knit and a yarn addiction), so more projects like this will be needed to whittle it down a bit. I have a lot of single skeins of discontinued yarn, so if anyone has any pattern suggestions for sweaters that are either economical in their yarn usage, or combine several yarns in one pattern, let me know!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In my effort to destash, I've also been going back to some old "hibernating" projects which have languished at the back of the project pile for far too long. After about 5 years, I finally finished this 1920's workbag:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zFYzHT4BeiU/WNgmKAXoLaI/AAAAAAAAEkg/Lm1a7tvmbZEfjDTIZ3EktbvPzj4x_Vs_gCLcB/s1600/DSC_1559.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="346" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zFYzHT4BeiU/WNgmKAXoLaI/AAAAAAAAEkg/Lm1a7tvmbZEfjDTIZ3EktbvPzj4x_Vs_gCLcB/s400/DSC_1559.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4uU-fE29c0I/WNgmN3J2_SI/AAAAAAAAEkk/Aba7p3jw6Tg4cla4ynYvEvpZpVozmWqvwCLcB/s1600/DSC_1562.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4uU-fE29c0I/WNgmN3J2_SI/AAAAAAAAEkk/Aba7p3jw6Tg4cla4ynYvEvpZpVozmWqvwCLcB/s400/DSC_1562.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not sure why it took so long or why exactly I initially abandoned this project, but I am very pleased for it to finally be done. I used a pair of thrifted handles and scrap fabric for the lining. It's my new project bag for when my best friend moves back home this summer and we resume our weekly knitting/coffee meet-up.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have a few other projects on the needles, which hopefully I will be able to share before too long. I've been working on a WW1 era sweater for ages and am finally starting to see some progress. I've also started a simple 1920's beaded bag. It's on tiny little needles, so it's going to take a while before that one is done but it looks good so far! &nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope everyone had a good weekend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's All.</div><br />Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1683410278809912462.post-32697255784710110032017-03-11T15:05:00.001-08:002017-03-11T15:05:55.744-08:00Ugh<div style="text-align: center;">.... It's been a tough few weeks. Not really sure where to start this entry.&nbsp;</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">(I will be punctuating this post with pretty pictures of Victorian flowers to bring a bit of light to what is going to be a bit of a depressing post)</div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zftCQFFb3IU/WMR-DXJgWYI/AAAAAAAAEkA/uIoU9O68jpEEXtiSGAUunLTyUiFwGX33gCLcB/s1600/ladiesflowergard00loudrich_0330.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zftCQFFb3IU/WMR-DXJgWYI/AAAAAAAAEkA/uIoU9O68jpEEXtiSGAUunLTyUiFwGX33gCLcB/s640/ladiesflowergard00loudrich_0330.jpg" width="454" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">I suppose I shall start a few weeks ago when I was at the doctors and told I have an autoimmune condition, which is why my thyroid and other levels have been so out of whack. Of course the doctor didn't really tell me anything else (what type of autoimmune condition, what I should or shouldn't be doing/eating/etc, any possible treatments, what the hell is going on...), and he only told me that much because I asked ("Why are my levels so high?" "Hmm? Oh, you have an autoimmune condition"). I should have asked more questions, but at that point I was so stressed I was starting to get dizzy. So I got out of there as quickly as I could, but still managed to almost pass out in the reception area while making my next appointment (if there hadn't of been a chair there I would have been on the floor). I've now been on edge for almost two months waiting for my next appointment. I need answers but am scared about getting so stressed again. I've never had a fainting spell like that before and it scared the living daylights out of me. I think I need to find a new endocrinologist. I've been going there 2 years and feel like the only thing I've gained from the appointments is a hell of a lot of stress.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OQEkxufm_E8/WMR-Akc-4lI/AAAAAAAAEjw/ny4iX6tGC0kv_7yGr_sI3Sv7uukP-NccwCLcB/s1600/ladiesflowergard00loudrich_0176.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OQEkxufm_E8/WMR-Akc-4lI/AAAAAAAAEjw/ny4iX6tGC0kv_7yGr_sI3Sv7uukP-NccwCLcB/s640/ladiesflowergard00loudrich_0176.jpg" width="443" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">I've also been sick, grumpy, and bored over those last 2 months. I'm finally starting to feel a bit better though and have even been doing some sewing! I'm putting together a bunch of new "spring" items for my Etsy shop and hope to be able to post them in the next couple weeks. I may also film a short little promo for them and post on my youtube channel.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6azEg-NVM-I/WMR-DVSqISI/AAAAAAAAEj4/Z5MHaeL5e_w4Z-pNWeRJwJCGS8JPmgN5gCLcB/s1600/ladiesflowergard00loudrich_0387.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6azEg-NVM-I/WMR-DVSqISI/AAAAAAAAEj4/Z5MHaeL5e_w4Z-pNWeRJwJCGS8JPmgN5gCLcB/s640/ladiesflowergard00loudrich_0387.jpg" width="466" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Speaking of which, people on the internet are mean. I've actually had to shut down the comments on one of my videos because it was causing me so much stress. I prefer to deal with inappropriate comments directly but it was having a negative impact on my health. The chemicals released during stress are supposed to worsen autoimmune conditions, so I've been trying to avoid anything that could trigger that stress response (I've even stopped watching some tv shows I really like because they triggered a stress response). Which meant I was forced to shut down the comments section of my pomade video after receiving one too many comments such as "how about you show us your tits", "she's hot for a chunky girl", "your pomade is crap. I haven't tried this recipe, but I tried another and it didn't work", "shut up chubs", "i like her booobs" (typo was included), and so forth. (There were some much worse ones, but they got removed and I don't remember them clearly enough to rewrite them here). The video was about hair pomade, and most of these comments have literally&nbsp;nothing to do with the video or recipe I shared. It takes a lot of work to make a well researched video, and to have this crap spewed all over it is incredibly frustrating.&nbsp;</div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't actually get personally offended by the content of any of these comments. I get offended by the intent behind them which is either to sexually objectively me or other malicious intent such as trying to make me feel insecure/worthless. I hate that women still have to deal with this crap all the time and that these people (ok let's be honest, it's mostly guys) don't see anything wrong with these comments. When I call &nbsp;them out on their bad behavior, I'm told to "calm down and take it as a compliment" despite the fact it obviously wasn't intended as one. They also usually turn to worse insults when I explain to them their comments are inappropriate and not appreciated. And I shouldn't even have to. This is not that highly viewed of a video and it's about Edwardian hair pomade for goodness sake! Not exactly controversial. I have so much sympathy for women who are trying to say something more important, as I know they are met with far worse then this.&nbsp;</div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Computers allow both the commentor to be anonymous and for the receiver to have to deal with this filth from within their homes. Getting a comment like that while sitting in your bedroom feels somehow violating, like this person has invaded your personal sanctuary and there's nothing you can do about it and no where you can go. The whole thing (especially when combined with all the other terrible stuff going on in the world right now) has left me terribly sad for humanity at large. I had plans to try some men's vintage product recipes on my channel (mustache wax, a different pomade just for men, mens colonge, etc), but I'm holding off for now.&nbsp;</div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GtatU65yagg/WMR-AjGXeTI/AAAAAAAAEj0/X5iyklnFK-IQhCl1IcOfqAzx9gJeIstfwCLcB/s1600/ladiesflowergard00loudrich_0034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GtatU65yagg/WMR-AjGXeTI/AAAAAAAAEj0/X5iyklnFK-IQhCl1IcOfqAzx9gJeIstfwCLcB/s640/ladiesflowergard00loudrich_0034.jpg" width="442" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">After that rant, I feel the need to say most people who leave comments on my other videos are not like this. My actual subscribers are lovely people and leave such sweet comments. I love conversing with viewers and other youtubers, and most of the time the conversations are kind, helpful, informative, and enjoyable. It's just there's few bad eggs out there that seem to scream that loudest and which try to ruin it for the rest of us. I'm going to continue with my video making regardless of what anyone says, because I enjoy it. If I need to block comments for a while on a few specific videos, then that's what I will do so I can continue to share my work with those who actually appreciate it.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9sHiNEtbQns/WMR-AkNNePI/AAAAAAAAEjs/F4JlLKmEjK0R9fV0cemJRSNEZyP1eVJygCLcB/s1600/ladiesflowergard00loudrich_0100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9sHiNEtbQns/WMR-AkNNePI/AAAAAAAAEjs/F4JlLKmEjK0R9fV0cemJRSNEZyP1eVJygCLcB/s640/ladiesflowergard00loudrich_0100.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">To end on a happier note, my wrists/hands have been feeling a lot better of late. I bought a TENS machine and it's actually helped quite a bit. The pain isn't gone, but I am able to use my hands for things like reading and knitting again! I'm actually almost done a new 3-hour sweater &nbsp;with some interesting modifications and can't wait to do an outfit post in a couple weeks (when the weather gets warmer and I can do outside photos again!). &nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope everyone else is doing ok. Sorry if this post was a little darker then my normal stuff, but I just couldn't go back to fluffy fashion posts without having a bit of a vent first. Don't worry, overall I'm doing ok and plan on getting back to doing a lot of things I enjoy now that I'm feeling a bit better. Fingers crossed for sunny days ahead!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">That's All.</div></div>Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1683410278809912462.post-73012948895377145822017-02-03T15:18:00.000-08:002017-02-03T15:20:05.565-08:001920's Valentines Day Inspiration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cuBlk5rlrLQ/WJPGSvmZlsI/AAAAAAAAEhc/a2aXqO5tW5IN5HjxMbNbYS520FoK2XvMgCLcB/s1600/dennisonsgalaboo00denn_0032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cuBlk5rlrLQ/WJPGSvmZlsI/AAAAAAAAEhc/a2aXqO5tW5IN5HjxMbNbYS520FoK2XvMgCLcB/s640/dennisonsgalaboo00denn_0032.jpg" width="529" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While my plans for Valentines day involve sitting at home with my cat watching Columbo, I must admit a certain love of the occasion. I don't know that I've ever spent the day with a romantic date. Instead, I always think of it as a way to remind people close to us how much we care. My best friends always get a homemade card and I've held Valentines Day tea-parties in previous years.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This year, my health doesn't permit any big plans, but I may have to get dressed up (even if Aggie is the only one who sees it!). While looking for inspiration, I came across these adorable 1920's Valentine costumes! The illustrations are from a couple of&nbsp;Dennison's books, and the costumes would have been made from (usually crepe) paper. Wouldn't it be amazing to go to a Valentines Day party with everyone in such costumes?!&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bB_YhBUAxxM/WJQbP6YKvZI/AAAAAAAAEh4/0eWoIVmpKf4E_eYhOn_omyb0JjvrB4zGACLcB/s1600/valentine%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="628" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bB_YhBUAxxM/WJQbP6YKvZI/AAAAAAAAEh4/0eWoIVmpKf4E_eYhOn_omyb0JjvrB4zGACLcB/s640/valentine%2B3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YSizKEevknI/WJPFoFdsm_I/AAAAAAAAEhI/zTuDKZCY2Hw9z1esx19c7kcdqpQWFl-BgCLcB/s1600/valentine%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="382" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YSizKEevknI/WJPFoFdsm_I/AAAAAAAAEhI/zTuDKZCY2Hw9z1esx19c7kcdqpQWFl-BgCLcB/s640/valentine%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HanM5tOo3OE/WJPFoblXRzI/AAAAAAAAEhM/3mFJ7A_tN4MFqJ1DpuaXsgi4vQkRVu0_gCLcB/s1600/valentine%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HanM5tOo3OE/WJPFoblXRzI/AAAAAAAAEhM/3mFJ7A_tN4MFqJ1DpuaXsgi4vQkRVu0_gCLcB/s640/valentine%2B2.jpg" width="556" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XICtAfvjJps/WJQbPoaXsPI/AAAAAAAAEh0/9xgjsB_orA8znkuVqRw9DByWsinQKyl8gCLcB/s1600/dennisonsgalaboo00denn_0028%2B-%2BCopy%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="628" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XICtAfvjJps/WJQbPoaXsPI/AAAAAAAAEh0/9xgjsB_orA8znkuVqRw9DByWsinQKyl8gCLcB/s640/dennisonsgalaboo00denn_0028%2B-%2BCopy%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've actually made myself a headband to resemble the one above-left. With just a few scraps of felt and a piece of red ribbon, it was super simple and an inexpensive way to add a bit of Valentines flare to my wardrobe.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The tablescapes below make me wish I could have a tea-party again this year! Aren't they fun?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C6C0Qw97uc0/WJPGAR5VKSI/AAAAAAAAEhU/KEmJ3M3zegcsFxu-Q6QdsxL4J8e3s1IMQCLcB/s1600/valentine%2B4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C6C0Qw97uc0/WJPGAR5VKSI/AAAAAAAAEhU/KEmJ3M3zegcsFxu-Q6QdsxL4J8e3s1IMQCLcB/s640/valentine%2B4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you wish to peruse the original publications, I've embedded a copy below. There are some really fun sounding party games, as well as ideas for other Spring holidays (such as Easter, St. Patrick's Day, May Day, etc)&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="430" mozallowfullscreen="true" src="https://archive.org/stream/dennisonsgalaboo00denn?ui=embed" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="480"></iframe> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="430" mozallowfullscreen="true" src="https://archive.org/stream/partybookbookgiv00denn?ui=embed" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="480"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />That's All.</div>Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1683410278809912462.post-572370670068883732017-01-05T15:13:00.001-08:002017-01-05T15:13:46.969-08:00The Holidays<div style="text-align: center;">Hey everyone! Long time, no blog.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I suppose that's mainly due to the fact I haven't really had much to blog about. I wore myself into the ground trying to get ready for Christmas (Christmas is over, and I actually still haven't finished some gifts!) and didn't have time for many fun adventures during the month of December. Also, the weather has been too cold to take outfit photos outside and there is just no suitable location inside my home for outfit shots. No outfit shots&nbsp;+ no adventures = nothing to blog about :(</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been fairly active over on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/TheLongHairedFlapper/" target="_blank">youtube </a>recently, which I must admit is currently my medium of choice for computer stuff. With some of my health issues, reading can be difficult (I can have problems focusing both my eyes and my mind when I get over-tired). Videos can be watched while knitting and seem to take less mental effort to consume, so I've been spending a lot of my online time over there.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm by no means done blogging! I just haven't much to say at the moment, so blog posts might be less frequent for a while. However, videos on my youtube channel are now going to be posted every Thursday (plus a new vintage perfume DIY video the second Monday of each month).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For now, here are a few photos from the holiday season:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My Christmas morning outfit (a gift from my bestie):</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zzyvurSylLU/WG1ppoQmQCI/AAAAAAAAEfg/E9o_V5NSHAoqClqsan0pBParoBoGyhjZgCLcB/s1600/DSCN7136.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zzyvurSylLU/WG1ppoQmQCI/AAAAAAAAEfg/E9o_V5NSHAoqClqsan0pBParoBoGyhjZgCLcB/s640/DSCN7136.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V-xms_A_Od4/WG1pm1bKY9I/AAAAAAAAEfc/CaDPRKKvDGwLjZnrjfohIA8NplagY2GFwCLcB/s1600/DSCN7141.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V-xms_A_Od4/WG1pm1bKY9I/AAAAAAAAEfc/CaDPRKKvDGwLjZnrjfohIA8NplagY2GFwCLcB/s640/DSCN7141.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had to cat-proof the Christmas tree this year, so it was a small tree decorated with unbreakable ornaments (rather than the beautiful vintage glass ones I normally use). To make it special, I took old family Christmas photos and printed them on printable fabric. I then sewed them into cute little ornaments (which Aggie did end up throwing all over the room...).&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L5IZQ7VKZH8/WG7CosZTSiI/AAAAAAAAEf8/Y63D514wi6MsjR4IJWovvwAkNtE65mt2QCLcB/s1600/DSC_1209.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L5IZQ7VKZH8/WG7CosZTSiI/AAAAAAAAEf8/Y63D514wi6MsjR4IJWovvwAkNtE65mt2QCLcB/s640/DSC_1209.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-232LJNesQf8/WG7CyAlXOeI/AAAAAAAAEgE/qSlTZBMHNFE86ovAjN1Kd8AwMKa0MBM3gCLcB/s1600/DSC_1212.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-232LJNesQf8/WG7CyAlXOeI/AAAAAAAAEgE/qSlTZBMHNFE86ovAjN1Kd8AwMKa0MBM3gCLcB/s640/DSC_1212.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Santa Claws:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7jt1PAqJW4c/WG7Qx9TpI1I/AAAAAAAAEg4/XQgUxqy5IdsFr_UY3O8t5wiigsDb6G3uQCLcB/s1600/DSC_1178.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7jt1PAqJW4c/WG7Qx9TpI1I/AAAAAAAAEg4/XQgUxqy5IdsFr_UY3O8t5wiigsDb6G3uQCLcB/s640/DSC_1178.JPG" width="586" /></a></div><br /><br />My paper winter village also had to be cat-proofed. It was on the mantle last year, but Catzilla ravaged the village pretty badly. This year, it was safely tucked on some shelves.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y4AoWBELvlM/WG7C0h9yLcI/AAAAAAAAEgI/phTW-6Epe2MNkMtcH9TRrcmc84WRxGGMQCLcB/s1600/DSC_1233.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y4AoWBELvlM/WG7C0h9yLcI/AAAAAAAAEgI/phTW-6Epe2MNkMtcH9TRrcmc84WRxGGMQCLcB/s640/DSC_1233.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fHIOcabUL3A/WG7C8OBZkgI/AAAAAAAAEgU/wGrgYWVFOdgnyMCRUfKirg3saIXvPlrjwCLcB/s1600/DSC_1236.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fHIOcabUL3A/WG7C8OBZkgI/AAAAAAAAEgU/wGrgYWVFOdgnyMCRUfKirg3saIXvPlrjwCLcB/s640/DSC_1236.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QUGx9zh0ViA/WG7C7HreiqI/AAAAAAAAEgQ/Vbv0Gl8Xn-MIM7UKPx7o96Ex5iE6l95hwCLcB/s1600/DSC_1237.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="350" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QUGx9zh0ViA/WG7C7HreiqI/AAAAAAAAEgQ/Vbv0Gl8Xn-MIM7UKPx7o96Ex5iE6l95hwCLcB/s640/DSC_1237.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I added some new pieces this year, including a few airplanes, cars, and more people (all from vintage printables).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7QLjNf0jm08/WG7DDJIJrKI/AAAAAAAAEgY/2-E0saDY268keyvi4fpCLuhvPKwhTyejQCLcB/s1600/DSC_1238.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7QLjNf0jm08/WG7DDJIJrKI/AAAAAAAAEgY/2-E0saDY268keyvi4fpCLuhvPKwhTyejQCLcB/s640/DSC_1238.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vqjh1LN_8RE/WG7DD5ZcGnI/AAAAAAAAEgg/rVL_1CcyqE4XlwGL5jpBHdVTPskd8TJ6gCLcB/s1600/DSC_1244.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vqjh1LN_8RE/WG7DD5ZcGnI/AAAAAAAAEgg/rVL_1CcyqE4XlwGL5jpBHdVTPskd8TJ6gCLcB/s640/DSC_1244.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9NQh8pPBBuk/WG7DG3pWWJI/AAAAAAAAEgk/JWXen3TgPLsul8ij1lLMT0xj2wLKqkxcwCLcB/s1600/DSC_1248.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9NQh8pPBBuk/WG7DG3pWWJI/AAAAAAAAEgk/JWXen3TgPLsul8ij1lLMT0xj2wLKqkxcwCLcB/s640/DSC_1248.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>To help with those New Years resolutions, here is a healthy vintage "candy" recipe:&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZtgfofhsBYE" width="560"></iframe> <br /><br />I started this year off with two hairstyles on my best friend, Britt (who was home for the holidays!). One was a failure and one a success:<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/r_CiHPRgCnM" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/T_nENeSYwgQ" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope everyone is having a good year so far!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">That's All.&nbsp;</div>Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1683410278809912462.post-77548857447898811652016-12-02T18:45:00.000-08:002016-12-02T18:45:26.293-08:00Busy, Busy, Busy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ULZZ8FnjoBE/WEItDemlMdI/AAAAAAAAEfA/tlL_UtRygDAiUrWiHGcmHY7epslhP994wCLcB/s1600/DSC_1061.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ULZZ8FnjoBE/WEItDemlMdI/AAAAAAAAEfA/tlL_UtRygDAiUrWiHGcmHY7epslhP994wCLcB/s640/DSC_1061.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hello everyone! Hope everyone is having a good week. I'm woefully behind on my blog-reading, but I should be able to catch up a bit this week. It's just been super busy here with Christmas preparations under way. I make most of my gifts and decorations, so it's been nose to the grind stone over the last week (especially since I lost most of November to a silly cold!).&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One project I did manage to get done was my second crafting tutorial for Skillshare. Skillshare is a video-based learning site, that has short (10 to 20 minute) classes on a variety of topics such as art, crafting, graphic design, sewing, cooking, etc. My second class was a lot easier to make than my first, and I actually enjoyed making this one quite a lot. This class is all about how to make a Christmas Postcard Pillow:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YCwAqp5WLHY/WEItAGXn-OI/AAAAAAAAEe4/Xc5LBzrKPkYmk0vKjnL_jTEaocBXIjHrgCLcB/s1600/DSC_1050.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YCwAqp5WLHY/WEItAGXn-OI/AAAAAAAAEe4/Xc5LBzrKPkYmk0vKjnL_jTEaocBXIjHrgCLcB/s640/DSC_1050.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E2XLuocpeyQ/WEItCkl_TDI/AAAAAAAAEe8/B1FuR4Too2UbImy07Gf6tczOH1IHii-xwCLcB/s1600/DSC_1060.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="358" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E2XLuocpeyQ/WEItCkl_TDI/AAAAAAAAEe8/B1FuR4Too2UbImy07Gf6tczOH1IHii-xwCLcB/s640/DSC_1060.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This tutorial is a premium class, but just for my blog followers I created 25 free spots! If you follow this link&nbsp;<a href="http://skl.sh/2g9cn9O">http://skl.sh/2g9cn9O</a> it will allow you to sign up for this class without a premium membership! (Of course if you are interested in signing up for a premium membership click the following link <a href="http://skl.sh/2gzVpBZ" target="_blank">http://skl.sh/2gzVpBZ&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;to receive 3 months for only $0.99!).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The free spots are only available until Christmas, so if you want to watch it sign up while you can!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In other news, my old laptop had to be replaced last week. I was hoping to limp it along a little while longer, but unfortunately the hinge broke and one wrong move could cause the screen to rip off.... So I had to bite the bullet and buy a new one. I'm still getting used to this thing and I've had to upgrade all my software too. Big headache. On the plus side, I decided to splurge on some new editing software since my old beloved Movie Maker 6.0 is no longer available. I'm using Filmora now and so far loving it. Expect to see some fancier Youtube videos in the near future! For now here is my latest video (edited with the old software):</div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IQXAluxIxYE" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's a cute little faux bob, similar to Miss Williams' hair on Miss Fishers Murder Mysteries. Hers is curled at the front a little differently, but I may do a proper tutorial for her specific style in the future.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Well I suppose that's everything for now.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope everyone's pre-Christmas season is going well!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">That's All.</div>Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1683410278809912462.post-56293207751928513072016-11-19T16:11:00.000-08:002016-11-19T16:11:18.744-08:00This and that<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hey everyone. It's been a rough couple weeks dealing with some health issues. Long story short: I'm fine at the moment, but after 3 years on the medical roller coaster I'm more than a little fed up. I recently developed a new "life-threatening" thyroid problem, but it seems to have magically fixed itself (more-or-less), which has even the specialist confused.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anyways, this post will be sort of a random assortment of pictures from the last few weeks. I tried to take some outfit shots in the woods last week, but got there too late in the day. It was much too dark for photos, but here is the best shot I managed to get:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hWwSKFes9gw/WCz-t8EtEmI/AAAAAAAAEeU/Ic9Mdt_wM0kIj01D5q6lccIBiihEW3qDgCLcB/s1600/DSC_1047.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="636" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hWwSKFes9gw/WCz-t8EtEmI/AAAAAAAAEeU/Ic9Mdt_wM0kIj01D5q6lccIBiihEW3qDgCLcB/s640/DSC_1047.JPG" width="640" /></a>&nbsp;I was going for a 1930's vibe, with my 3-hour sweater (closed at the top with a brooch), long black skirt, and beret. It was a super cute outfit, and I'm disappointed I wasn't able to capture it better. Oh well, next time I will try to be there a bit earlier...<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OXmfG3oCWl0/WCz-vJBG4OI/AAAAAAAAEec/d4NePBX6TO8RBrWt6VNXL9bSrxvEhdKoACLcB/s1600/DSC_0999.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OXmfG3oCWl0/WCz-vJBG4OI/AAAAAAAAEec/d4NePBX6TO8RBrWt6VNXL9bSrxvEhdKoACLcB/s640/DSC_0999.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also never got around to posting my Halloween costume. I was a Beanie Baby! Actually, I was specifically the "Chip" Beanie Baby, who was a black and brown cat. I even printed out a real tag for accuracy. No one really got it (all the kids were too young to remember Beanie Babies), but I liked it and that's all that really matters. &nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cFbIVbusPPc/WCz-Yulz1qI/AAAAAAAAEeE/_9LyfzBWsiUN-w7CAo1A_yB5cUTqXZiiQCLcB/s1600/DSC_0961.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cFbIVbusPPc/WCz-Yulz1qI/AAAAAAAAEeE/_9LyfzBWsiUN-w7CAo1A_yB5cUTqXZiiQCLcB/s640/DSC_0961.JPG" width="492" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i-L6IG-Ga60/WCz-dUt3z9I/AAAAAAAAEeI/mSnu7cUotaAgdppjX7JIE7tzOKo08dGFACLcB/s1600/DSC_0987.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i-L6IG-Ga60/WCz-dUt3z9I/AAAAAAAAEeI/mSnu7cUotaAgdppjX7JIE7tzOKo08dGFACLcB/s320/DSC_0987.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DTd6NcxuILw/WCz-dXFT1VI/AAAAAAAAEeM/SZj8rGJnL14VWnJQLwdQbLz2da6_9NUQACLcB/s1600/DSC_0975.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DTd6NcxuILw/WCz-dXFT1VI/AAAAAAAAEeM/SZj8rGJnL14VWnJQLwdQbLz2da6_9NUQACLcB/s400/DSC_0975.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">And here we have another outfit that I didn't have time to properly take photos of. I seem to be leaning towards a 1930's/1940's look at the moment.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PG7mHatccCc/WCz-LeGpuDI/AAAAAAAAEd4/4CZBP7Ip1wE3GtomyjwcUs3ZogTTeTkoQCLcB/s1600/DSC_0040.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PG7mHatccCc/WCz-LeGpuDI/AAAAAAAAEd4/4CZBP7Ip1wE3GtomyjwcUs3ZogTTeTkoQCLcB/s640/DSC_0040.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I also made myself a new pair of pajamas. I used a 1920's pattern for inspiration. Yup, I now have 1920's style pink unicorn pajamas. They are awesome.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zeqrRfFH9ZM/WCz-SkTY7nI/AAAAAAAAEd8/R3SA1lvVsvcsJnpBewbIkOdQsO4HyetLACLcB/s1600/DSCN7059.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zeqrRfFH9ZM/WCz-SkTY7nI/AAAAAAAAEd8/R3SA1lvVsvcsJnpBewbIkOdQsO4HyetLACLcB/s640/DSCN7059.JPG" width="506" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4zsQFdVdles/WCz-VrE5A6I/AAAAAAAAEeA/EoieKyihoOkmKkB-tws_JPVmxvfJ9IqNwCLcB/s1600/DSCN7060.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4zsQFdVdles/WCz-VrE5A6I/AAAAAAAAEeA/EoieKyihoOkmKkB-tws_JPVmxvfJ9IqNwCLcB/s400/DSCN7060.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I recently filmed a few more <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/TheLongHairedFlapper/" target="_blank">youtube videos</a>, including one for this 1922 perfume. I have a bunch more in the works, so stay tuned. I may also expand my range of videos to include some crafting and cooking tutorials. If anyone has any requests let me know!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sc7D15toGOg/WCz-vJ2_XKI/AAAAAAAAEeY/bmtBYjUqqV4qfYWdmmK9mPLaHLXBardXACLcB/s1600/DSC_1057.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="516" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sc7D15toGOg/WCz-vJ2_XKI/AAAAAAAAEeY/bmtBYjUqqV4qfYWdmmK9mPLaHLXBardXACLcB/s640/DSC_1057.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Aggie misses the warmer weather and now spends many hours sitting on my cutting table staring out the window.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P-t7h1rmbQU/WCz-n9Q0RCI/AAAAAAAAEeQ/JAzh85j1hFwQk4AaTMmSG0SSN6YDKMAagCLcB/s1600/DSC_0993.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P-t7h1rmbQU/WCz-n9Q0RCI/AAAAAAAAEeQ/JAzh85j1hFwQk4AaTMmSG0SSN6YDKMAagCLcB/s640/DSC_0993.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Well I suppose that's it for now. I have so much work to get done before Christmas and so little time/energy to do everything! I better get back to work!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">That's All.&nbsp;</div>Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1683410278809912462.post-1413137347334269792016-10-29T16:01:00.001-07:002016-10-29T16:01:52.754-07:00Witchy Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zBfRgZvV-2Q/WBUinj1HL_I/AAAAAAAAEdI/2U-vAWOF9yQ0QGcTJYOSo2jSOzYV2WfAACLcB/s1600/DSC_0874.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zBfRgZvV-2Q/WBUinj1HL_I/AAAAAAAAEdI/2U-vAWOF9yQ0QGcTJYOSo2jSOzYV2WfAACLcB/s640/DSC_0874.JPG" width="548" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This has been another slow week. I've just been puttering away a little tasks, but despite feeling poorly (combo of my "normal" health issues and a slight cold), I've actually managed to get a fair bit done. I did a photoshoot for the shop a couple weeks ago and am finally getting around to posting the listings. (I am going to be so glad when my friend/model moves back next year and I can use her for photoshoots again. It's just so awkward doing it by myself.) I'm about half done uploading them to Etsy and should have the rest up by the end of the week.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've also been working on some other projects and have even started knitting again. It's been a hard year (especially health-wise), so I really needed knitting. I've discovered I can actually do some knitting, despite my hand/wrist issues, if I use square needles and only knit every-other night for less than 30 minutes. I missed knitting so much! Even doing a little bit is helping me deal with life better. I have a Edwardian sweater and a 1950's sweater on the go at the moment. The Edwardian sweater is going to take at least another year (small needles, so many stitches....), but the 1950's one should hopefully be done in a month or two.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After all that productivity, I needed a break and have been relaxing most of the weekend. However, I did get dressed up to go out for a quick coffee. Since Halloween is only a couple days away, I went with a vaguely witch-y themed outfit. I paired a thrifted dress with my What Katie Did corset, Victorian-inspired boots, and some tree earrings.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tfD1MdAy-9s/WBUin0eEssI/AAAAAAAAEdM/8pJPhUecDrQ7xZJRaRJ4Pp8CHrRtjObYgCLcB/s1600/DSC_0888.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tfD1MdAy-9s/WBUin0eEssI/AAAAAAAAEdM/8pJPhUecDrQ7xZJRaRJ4Pp8CHrRtjObYgCLcB/s640/DSC_0888.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o-KsSbW9BeQ/WBUi-Oxtn0I/AAAAAAAAEdY/TxjdQhMBzSA7LvSH2dU7xX8ERxQNdwCIACLcB/s1600/DSC_0921.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o-KsSbW9BeQ/WBUi-Oxtn0I/AAAAAAAAEdY/TxjdQhMBzSA7LvSH2dU7xX8ERxQNdwCIACLcB/s640/DSC_0921.JPG" width="520" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z25ylgkTQ_4/WBUioSPvD5I/AAAAAAAAEdQ/ibnR-kaTlTUgny9tvd3LHJj9rGHADSwZgCLcB/s1600/DSC_0895.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z25ylgkTQ_4/WBUioSPvD5I/AAAAAAAAEdQ/ibnR-kaTlTUgny9tvd3LHJj9rGHADSwZgCLcB/s640/DSC_0895.JPG" width="518" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j3265YDOsRE/WBUi8-MvZaI/AAAAAAAAEdU/k27eHf6oJkUG9MDAXbP0r5iDk5LzOo-agCLcB/s1600/DSC_0904.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j3265YDOsRE/WBUi8-MvZaI/AAAAAAAAEdU/k27eHf6oJkUG9MDAXbP0r5iDk5LzOo-agCLcB/s640/DSC_0904.JPG" width="520" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nbyb07Jtwno/WBUjFO_H3OI/AAAAAAAAEdg/Rek32I94780OMSZiAUaHyv69SlbqGDK2wCLcB/s1600/DSC_0942.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="373" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nbyb07Jtwno/WBUjFO_H3OI/AAAAAAAAEdg/Rek32I94780OMSZiAUaHyv69SlbqGDK2wCLcB/s400/DSC_0942.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I tried to take some "flying" photos on my broomstick... Unfortunately gravity was not on my side. I did manage to time one just right, but of course I'm grinning like an idiot. I just can't seem smile nicely and "fly" at the same time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FubLrqBdv8k/WBUjCEDBvVI/AAAAAAAAEdc/iOk4ZPTdadsty0iRUpqSJ9HksZbFADs9gCLcB/s1600/DSC_0922.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FubLrqBdv8k/WBUjCEDBvVI/AAAAAAAAEdc/iOk4ZPTdadsty0iRUpqSJ9HksZbFADs9gCLcB/s640/DSC_0922.JPG" width="464" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">If you follow me on Youtube you may have already seen this, but here is my lastest video. It's the first one I've been able to create since my hand-injury back in the summer. I just couldn't let Halloween slide by without making a "spooky" episode. It features hair, makeup, and some deadly beauty products of the past.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dzw6jxX1Esk?rel=0" width="640"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope everyone has a great Halloween!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's All.</div><br />Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1683410278809912462.post-68570333644447919872016-10-16T21:48:00.000-07:002016-10-16T21:48:36.170-07:00<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hey guys, just a quick post: I just heard <span style="background-color: white;">Jessica Cangiano's home burned down last week. Jessica is such an amazing person and cherished&nbsp;member of the vintage community. I can't even recall how many times her kind comments on my posts have brightened my day and her blog <a href="http://www.chronicallyvintage.com/" target="_blank">(Chronically Vintage) </a>has long been one of my favourites. I was terribly saddened by this news, especially as this couldn't have happened to a lovelier person.&nbsp;</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">There's a </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/helpingthecangianos/" target="_blank">facebook page</a><span style="background-color: white;">&nbsp;and a</span><a href="https://www.youcaring.com/jessica-cangiano-antonio-cangiano-672285" target="_blank"> donation site</a><span style="background-color: white;"> set up</span><span style="background-color: white;">&nbsp;for those wanting to help.&nbsp;</span></span>Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.com1